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tropicbird

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun tropicbird has 1 sense
  1. tropic bird, tropicbird, boatswain bird - mostly white web-footed tropical seabird often found far from land
    --1 is a kind of pelecaniform seabird
    --1 is a member of Phaethon, genus Phaethon

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Tropicbird

A tropicbird is any member of three seabird species in the family Phaethontidae, characterized by their long, slender wings, brightly colored plumage, and distinctive tail feathers.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. A seabird species with long wings and colorful plumage.

Usages:

Popular:

  • Tropicbirds are known for their elegant flight and graceful appearance.
  • The tropicbird's spectacular white tail streamers make it easily distinguishable amongst other seabirds.

Local:

  • The tropicbird is a common sight around these tropical islands.
  • During our trip to the Caribbean, we spotted a beautiful tropicbird perched on a rock near the shore.

Sample Sentences:

"I was lucky enough to observe a tropicbird in flight during my visit to the Galapagos Islands."

"The tropicbird's distinctive call echoed across the beach as it glided above the crystal-clear waters."

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