seabird

[US]/ˈsi:bɜ:d/
[UK]/'sibɝd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. bird that lives in the ocean, usually feeds on marine sources of food

Example Sentences

Seabirds flocked above our heads.

The seaside fish market is a ready food supply for scavenging seabirds.

the island has the greatest concentration of seabirds in the north-west.

The seabirds circled overhead, searching for fish in the water below.

The seabirds nested on the cliffs along the coast.

Seabird populations have been affected by pollution and climate change.

I spotted a beautiful seabird with colorful plumage flying by.

Seabirds are known for their long migrations across the oceans.

The seabirds dived into the water to catch their prey.

Seabird colonies can be found on remote islands around the world.

The seabirds' distinctive calls echoed across the rocky shore.

Scientists study seabird behavior to understand marine ecosystems better.

Seabird watching is a popular activity for nature enthusiasts.

Real-world Examples

They had to transplant young seabirds from Canada.

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation September 2020

I watched many seabirds skimming the waves looking for food.

Source: Liu Yi's breakthrough of 5000 English vocabulary words.

And also watch some seabirds from quite a distance.

Source: Listening Digest

They hope to discourage the seabirds from wandering onto the hightway.

Source: Past National College Entrance Examination Listening Test Questions

They hope to discourage the seabirds from wandering onto the highway.

Source: Past National College Entrance Examination Listening Test Questions

The flightless seabirds are native to Antarctica.

Source: VOA Special November 2022 Collection

What have Canadian scientists found about some seabirds?

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

Compared to seabirds, honey creepers are poor fliers.

Source: "BBC Documentary: The South Pacific"

Dry Tortugas is also home to many seabirds.

Source: National Parks of the United States

Scientists say it is possible that 90 percent of the world's seabirds have plasitc in their stomaches.

Source: BBC Listening September 2015 Collection

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