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diving petrel

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun diving petrel has 1 sense
  1. diving petrel - any of several small diving birds of southern hemisphere seas; somewhat resemble auks
    --1 is a kind of
    pelagic bird, oceanic bird
    --1 is a member of Pelecanoididae, family Pelecanoididae

Definitions from the Web

Diving Petrel

Definition:

The diving petrel is a seabird belonging to the family Procellariidae, known for its extraordinary diving abilities to search for food underwater.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: The diving petrel is a small seabird.

Senses:

  1. First Sense: A type of seabird with exceptional diving abilities.

Usages:

  • Popular Usage: The diving petrel is commonly found in the Southern Ocean.
  • Local Usage: The diving petrel is a frequent visitor to the coastal regions of New Zealand.

Sample Sentences:

  • The diving petrel effortlessly plunges into the water to catch fish.
  • Endemic to Antarctica, the diving petrel is well-adapted to cold and harsh environments.
  • During their breeding season, diving petrels construct burrows on remote islands.

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