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Term: surfbird

Description: Surfbird refers to a small migratory shorebird species, scientific name Aphriza virgata. It has distinct features like a dark, mottled plumage, a curved beak, and bright orange legs. The surfbird is known for its unique feeding behavior, as it forages for invertebrates in the intertidal zone, often in the midst of crashing waves.

Senses:

1. Noun: A migratory shorebird species, also known by its scientific name Aphriza virgata.
2. Noun: A local name used in some regions to refer to other bird species with similar physical characteristics.

Sample Sentences:

1. The surfbirds return to their breeding grounds in the Arctic during the summer months.
2. I spotted a group of surfbirds foraging along the shoreline.
3. Surfbirds are well-adapted to their rugged coastal habitat.
4. The local fisherman informed me that the surfbird nests in the nearby cliffs.

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