Meaning of the word dunlin in English

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dunlin

US /ˈdʌnlɪn/
UK /ˈdʌn.lɪn/
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Noun

a small, migratory wading bird (Calidris alpina) of the sandpiper family, with a slightly downcurved bill and a black patch on the belly in breeding plumage, found in coastal areas and wetlands across the Northern Hemisphere.

Example:
We spotted a flock of dunlins foraging along the shoreline.
The dunlin is known for its distinctive breeding plumage.