razor-billed auk

Thân thiện

A razor-billed auk stands on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean.

Definition

Noun: * Razor-billed Auk: A black-and-white seabird of the northern Atlantic Ocean, characterized by a laterally compressed, sharp-edged bill. It is a species of auk (a family of diving birds).

Usage

The term "razor-billed auk" is used specifically as the common name for the bird species Alca torda. It functions as a countable noun. * Scientists are monitoring the population of the razor-billed auk along the Scottish coast. * We spotted several razor-billed auks diving for fish near the cliff.

Advanced Usage

• The name "razor-billed" descriptively refers to the thin, sharp-edged shape of its beak, which resembles the blade of a razor.
• This species is often compared to its larger, extinct relative, the great auk.

Variants and Related Words

• Razorbill: This is a more frequently used common name for the same bird ().
  • The razorbill is a proficient swimmer and diver.

Synonyms

• Razorbill (the standard common name)
• (the scientific binomial name)

Different Meanings

The term "razor-billed auk" does not have other distinct meanings. It refers exclusively to this specific seabird species.

Học thuật

Noun

1. black-and-white northern Atlantic auk having a compressed sharp-edged bill

Từ đồng nghĩa

• razorbill
• Alca torda