What is another word for haematopodidae?
Pronunciation: [hˈiːmɐtˌɒpədˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Haematopodidae is a family of birds that includes the oystercatchers. Synonyms for haematopodidae include the scientific classification of the family, such as Charadriiformes or Charadrii, as well as more common names for the family, such as seashore birds, waders, or shorebirds. Some refer to this family as the Haematopus family, using the Latin name of the genus within the family. Other possible synonyms for haematopodidae could include specific species within the family, such as the black oystercatcher or the Eurasian oystercatcher. Regardless of the specific term used, haematopodidae is an important family of shorebirds that play an important ecological role in coastal ecosystems around the world.
