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solan goose

 

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Noun solan goose has 1 sense
  1. solan, solan goose, solant goose, Sula bassana - very large white gannet with black wing tips
    --1 is a kind of gannet
    --1 is a member of Sula, genus Sula

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Solan Goose

Part of speech: Noun

Sense: A large gannet of the north Atlantic, having white plumage with black wings.

Usage:

  • The solan goose is an impressive seabird with a wingspan of up to six feet.
  • As a solan goose is a skilled diver, it catches fish by plunging into the ocean from great heights.
  • The solan goose is known for its distinctive black-tipped wings.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense: A migratory bird similar to a goose, found in the Scottish islands.

Usage:

  • The solan goose population in this region has been steadily increasing over the past decade.
  • Every year, birdwatchers from around the world come to see the solan geese during their breeding season.
  • For many locals, the arrival of the solan geese signals the beginning of spring.

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