Shorebird (noun)

A bird that frequents the shoreline, such as a sandpiper, plover, or tern.

Origin:

The word "shorebird" refers to a bird that frequents the shoreline, it is a combination of "shore" meaning the land near the sea or lake and "bird" meaning a feathered vertebrate animal.

Examples:

1. He saw a flock of shorebirds on the beach.
2. The shorebirds were feeding on the mudflats.
3. The shorebirds were making a lot of noise.
4. The shorebirds were flying in a V-formation.
5. He was watching the shorebirds through binoculars.