kittiwake
/ˈkɪtiˌweɪk/
noun
- A small seabird of the gull family, found in northern oceans, known for its black-tipped wings and distinctive call that sounds like 'kitti-wake'.
- The cliffs were covered with nesting kittiwakes, their calls echoing across the water.
- Birdwatchers traveled to the island to observe the kittiwake colony during breeding season.
- We spotted a kittiwake gliding effortlessly over the waves near the shore.