hawksbill turtle

American  

[hawks-bil] / ˈhɔksˌbɪl /

noun

1. a sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, the shell of which is the source of tortoise shell: an endangered species.

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hawksbill turtle British  

/ ˈhɔːksˌbɪl /

noun

1. Also called: hawkbill.   tortoiseshell turtle.  a small tropical turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, with a hooked beaklike mouth: a source of tortoiseshell: family Chelonidae

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Etymology

Origin of hawksbill turtle

First recorded in 1650–60; hawk ¹ + 's ¹ + bill ²

Example Sentences

From elephants in tropical forests to hawksbill turtles off the Great Barrier Reef, populations are plummeting, according to a stocktake of the world's wildlife.

From BBC

It says the project’s coastal zone is a conservation and migration area for green turtles, hawksbill turtles and killer whales.

From Seattle Times

In the Red Sea, they are a lifeline for endangered species such as hawksbill turtles, as well as supporting fishing, marine agriculture and tourism - which provide income for millions of Egyptians.

From BBC

Since the pandemic hit and visitor numbers dwindled to virtually nil, the entire archipelago was forced into convalescence and dozens of blacktip sharks, green turtles and hawksbill turtles have returned.

From The Guardian

Third place went to Matty Smith for an image of a hawksbill turtle hatchling, heading out to sea for the first time.

From BBC