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seabird

American  
[see-burd] / ˈsiˌbɜrd /
Or sea bird

noun

  1. a bird frequenting the sea or coast.


Etymology

Origin of seabird

First recorded in 1580–90; sea + bird

Example Sentences

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The analysis used autopsy data from seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals such as seals, sea lions, and dolphins, collected worldwide.

From BBC

"So, while a handful of puffins on a tiny island may seem small, this moment is huge – it proves that seabird restoration works."

From BBC

Such disturbances could ripple through the food chain, ultimately impacting larger predators such as fish, seabirds, and marine mammals.

From Science Daily

He aims to highlight the conflict between seabirds and the fishing industry.

From BBC

Conservation groups had urged rejection of the scheme over its impact on seabirds in the area and called it a "very dark day for seabirds".

From BBC