Seabirds Meaning in English
word · lemma: seabird
ˈsiˌbɝdz
SEE-burdz
sˈiːbɜːdz
SEE-buhdz
Definition
Birds that live near, on, or over the ocean. They often feed on fish and spend a lot of time flying above or swimming in the sea.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in scientific or nature contexts. Refers broadly to birds like gulls, puffins, or albatrosses that are adapted to marine environments. Not usually used for birds seen only occasionally by the sea.
Spanish: aves marinasPortuguese (BR): aves marinhasPortuguese (PT): aves marinhasChinese (Simplified): 海鸟Chinese (Traditional): 海鳥Hindi: समुद्री पक्षीArabic: طيور بحريةBengali: সী-বার্ড - সমুদ্রপাখিRussian: морские птицыJapanese: 海鳥Vietnamese: chim biểnKorean: 바닷새Turkish: deniz kuşuUrdu: سمندری پرندےIndonesian: burung laut
Example Sentences
Many seabirds have webbed feet for swimming.
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Seabirds often nest on rocky islands.
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We saw hundreds of seabirds flying above the ocean.
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In the early morning, you can hear seabirds calling as the sun rises.
natural
Some seabirds travel thousands of kilometers without stopping.
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Be careful eating outdoors—seabirds can quickly steal your food!
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