dottrel
/ˈdɑtrəl/
noun
- A small, plover-like bird found in Europe and Asia, known for its tameness and distinctive plumage.
- The dottrel is a rare visitor to these shores during migration.
- We spotted a dottrel feeding along the shoreline at dawn.
- Birdwatchers traveled from all over to see the dottrel in its natural habitat.