tropicbird
/ˈtrɑpɪkˌbɜrd/
noun
- A seabird of the genus Phaethon, found in tropical oceans, known for its long tail feathers and mostly white plumage.
- We spotted a tropicbird nesting on a cliff by the ocean.
- A tropicbird soared above the ship, its long tail streaming behind.
- The red-billed tropicbird is a common sight on tropical islands.
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