Northern Phalarope (Noun)
Meaning
Breeds in Arctic regions of Old and New Worlds; large flocks often seen far out at sea.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The northern phalarope is a small to medium-sized shorebird that is a winter visitor to the coastal waters of the United Kingdom.
- Unlike many waders, the northern phalarope breeds in the Arctic tundra and migrates to the oceans of the world, often forming massive flocks on the open sea.
- Hundreds of northern phalaropes are gathered near a patch of floating seaweed far out to sea, their extremely high feeding aggregation a remarkable sight.
- The northern phalarope's remarkable ability to feed at sea allows it to forage on small crustaceans and plankton in the middle of the ocean, away from coastal waters.
- Each autumn, the northern phalarope migrates from its Arctic breeding grounds to the rich feeding grounds of the Atlantic Ocean.