Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large birds. It includes about 350 species and has members in all parts of the world. Most Charadriiformes live near water and eat invertebrates or other small animals; however, some are pelagic (sea birds), some occupy deserts and a few are found in thick forest. ==Taxonomy, systematics and ev...
[n] - large diverse order of aquatic birds found along seacoasts and inland waters: shorebirds and coastal diving birds
order Charadriiformes noun large diverse order of aquatic birds found along seacoasts and inland waters: shorebirds and coastal diving birds; most feed on anima life