oceanites oceanicus
Noun A medium-sized seabird of the storm petrel family (Hydrobatidae), specifically the species Oceanites oceanicus, commonly known as the Wilson's Storm Petrel. It is characterized by its dark plumage, white rump patch, and distinctive flight pattern of fluttering and gliding low over ocean waves.
The term "Oceanites oceanicus" is the scientific binomial name used for precise biological classification. In general and birdwatching contexts, the common name "Wilson's Storm Petrel" is more frequently used.
Examples - The researcher identified the bird as Oceanites oceanicus based on its wing pattern and foraging behavior. - A flock of Oceanites oceanicus was observed following the ship into the southern ocean.
- In Taxonomy: The name follows the Linnaean system, where is the genus and is the specific epithet. It is always italicized in academic writing.
- In Ecology: Used in studies discussing the distribution, migration, or population dynamics of this specific pelagic species.
- Wilson's Storm Petrel: The universally accepted common English name for this species.
- Storm Petrel: The common name for the family Hydrobatidae, to which this species belongs.
- Oceanites: The genus name, which includes other closely related storm petrel species.
- Wilson's Storm Petrel
- Wilson's Petrel (a less formal variant)
This is a specialized ornithological term. It is not used in idioms, phrasal verbs, or everyday conversation. Its usage is almost exclusively confined to scientific, academic, and expert birding contexts.
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medium-sized storm petrel
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