Seabird (Noun)
Meaning
A bird that frequents coastal waters and the open ocean: gulls; pelicans; gannets; cormorants; albatrosses; petrels; etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The cry of the seabird echoed through the fog as it flew overhead, its wings beating steadily as it scanned the water below for fish.
- A flock of seabirds wheeled and dived in the wake of the fishing boat, feeding on the scraps that the fishermen tossed overboard.
- The ornithologist spent years studying the behavior of seabirds, learning to identify the different species and their habitats.
- As the storm approached, the seabirds took to the air, their raucous cries mingling with the howling wind as they rode out the gale.
- Perched on a rocky outcropping, the lone seabird gazed out to sea, its piercing eyes scanning the horizon for signs of prey.