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Definition of Limnocryptes
1. Noun. Snipe.
Generic synonyms: Bird Genus
Group relationships: Family Scolopacidae, Scolopacidae
Member holonyms: Half Snipe, Jacksnipe, Limnocryptes Minima
Lexicographical Neighbors of Limnocryptes
Literary usage of Limnocryptes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Provincial Names and Folk Lore of British Birds by Charles Swainson (1885)
"JACK SNIPE (limnocryptes gallinula). In Ireland this species is commonly believed
to be the male of the common snipe ; hence the latter is called Jill snipe ..."
2. The Birds of Lancashire by Frederick Shaw Mitchell (1885)
"limnocryptes GALLINULA. (L.) LOCAL NAME.—Jack Snipe. Although far from being as
plentiful as the Common Snipe, this winter visitor is very evenly ..."
3. The Folk Lore and Provincial Names of British Birds by Charles Swainson (1886)
"JACK SNIPE (limnocryptes gallinula). In Ireland this species is commonly believed
to be the male of the common snipe ; hence the latter is called Jill snipe ..."
4. The History of the Collections Contained in the Natural History Departments by British Museum (Natural History) (1906)
"136 ( = limnocryptes gallinula [L.]). Red Godwit, p. 142 ( = Limosa lapponica [L.]).
Common Godwit, p. 144 ( = Limosa lapponica [L.]). Green-Shank, p. ..."
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