sula bassana
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
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very large white gannet with black wing tips
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