Diving Petrel (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several small diving birds of southern hemisphere seas; somewhat resemble auks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The diving petrel swam rapidly through the icy waters of the Antarctic Ocean, expertly catching small fish in its pursuit of sustenance.
- A zoologist closely observed the unusual mating rituals performed by a group of diving petrels that had recently settled on the rocky outcrops of the coastline.
- The southern region's diverse wildlife included the tiny diving petrel that braved the freezing seas for food during the long winter months.
- In comparing the physical appearance of the diving petrel to the extinct great auk, the paleontologist discovered interesting similarities between their beak shapes.
- Diving petrels swarmed around the fishing vessel, looking to exploit an easy catch from the discarded fish guts and parts that had been carelessly thrown overboard.