Definition

Noun: * A very large white seabird: "Sula bassana" is the scientific name for the northern gannet, a large, predominantly white seabird with black wing tips, known for its spectacular plunge-diving to catch fish.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The colony of Sula bassana on the cliffs was a spectacular sight.
  • Researchers are studying the migration patterns of Sula bassana.
  • With its distinctive black wing tips, the Sula bassana is easily identifiable.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific and ornithological contexts: The term "Sula bassana" is used primarily in formal, scientific, or academic writing to refer specifically to this species, distinguishing it from other gannets or seabirds.
  • The paper detailed the feeding ecology of Sula bassana in the North Atlantic.

Variants and Related Words

• Northern gannet (n): The common English name for .
  • We went on a boat trip to see the northern gannets.
• Gannet (n): The general term for birds in the family Sulidae, which includes the .
  • Several species of gannet inhabit oceans around the world.

Synonyms

• Northern gannet: The direct common name synonym.
• Seabird: A general term for birds that live primarily on the ocean.

Noun

1. very large white gannet with black wing tips