tropicbird

Thân thiện

A white tropicbird soars above the turquoise ocean.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A seabird of tropical oceans: A "tropicbird" is a type of seabird known for its predominantly white plumage, webbed feet, and long central tail feathers. It is typically found in tropical regions and is often observed flying far from coastal landmasses.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a lone tropicbird soaring over the open ocean.
  • The tropicbird's elegant tail streamers are a distinctive feature.
  • Tropicbirds are pelagic, meaning they spend much of their life at sea.

Advanced Usage

• "Red-billed tropicbird": A specific species of tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) characterized by a red bill.

  • The red-billed tropicbird nests on remote cliffs.

• "White-tailed tropicbird": A specific species of tropicbird (Phaethon lepturus) known for its white tail streamers.

  • The white-tailed tropicbird is the smallest of the three species.

Variants and Related Words

• Tropicbirds (n): The plural form.

  • A flock of tropicbirds circled the ship.

• Phaethontidae (n): The scientific family name for tropicbirds.

  • Tropicbirds belong to the family Phaethontidae.

Synonyms

• Bosun bird: A colloquial name for tropicbirds, referring to their long tail feathers resembling a marlinspike.
• Phaethon: The genus name for tropicbirds, often used in scientific contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. mostly white web-footed tropical seabird often found far from land

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tropic bird
• boatswain bird