hawkbill

/hɔk bɪl/
noun
  1. A type of sea turtle with a narrow, pointed beak, found in tropical oceans.
    • The hawkbill turtle is endangered because of poaching for its shell.
    • Divers often see hawkbill turtles near coral reefs.
    • Conservation groups are working to protect hawkbill nesting beaches.
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