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Man-of-war Bird (Noun)

Meaning

Long-billed warm-water seabird with wide wingspan and forked tail.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The man-of-war bird is often seen soaring over tropical waters with its distinctive forked tail.
  • These elegant long-winged seabirds are known to follow the men-of-war, pirate ships, scavenging leftover food and corpses.
  • Widely referred to as the man-of-war bird, this tropical seabird glides effortlessly, using thermals to soar without flapping its wide wings.
  • The seafarer who spotted the man-of-war bird standing atop a rock over the calm lagoon watched with bated breath as the bird suddenly dipped its long beak in search of unsuspecting fish prey.
  • With its forked tail streaming behind it, the man-of-war bird joins a stately flock overhead, riding the breeze and sailing effortlessly over the open ocean.

Synonyms

  • Frigate Bird

Hypernyms

  • Pelecaniform Seabird
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