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Dunlin
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What's The Definition Of Dunlin?
[n] small common sandpiper that breeds in northern or arctic regions and winters in southern United States or Mediterranean regions
Synonyms | Synonyms for Dunlin: Erolia alpina | red-backed sandpiper Related Terms | Find terms related to Dunlin: See Also | Erolia | genus Erolia | sandpiper Dunlin In Webster's Dictionary \Dun"lin\, n. [Prob. of Celtic origin; cf. Gael. dun hill
(E. dune), and linne pool, pond, lake, E. lin.] (Zo["o]l.)
A species of sandpiper ({Tringa alpina}); -- called also
{churr}, {dorbie}, {grass bird}, and {red-backed sandpiper}.
It is found both in Europe and America.
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