Pewit Gull (Noun)
Meaning
Small black-headed European gull.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pewit gull is often mistakenly identified as a ringed plover due to its similar striped head markings.
- Noisy pewit gulls can be seen hovering above mudflats during low tide in search of small invertebrates.
- Some birders argue that the pewit gull is more properly referred to as a 'lesser black-headed gull' to differentiate it from its relatives.
- Pewit gulls frequently visit urban areas during the breeding season, driven by hunger and opportunities for foraging.
- The pewit gull migrates through Eastern Europe in small flocks that join larger gatherings of similar species before reaching winter habitats in Africa.