Seabirds

/ˈsiːˌbɜrdz/ noun

Definition

Birds that live near the ocean and depend on marine environments for food, including gulls, terns, cormorants, and pelicans.

Etymology

Compound word: 'sea' from Old English 'sæ' and 'bird' from Old English 'brid.' The compound term became common as naturalists began classifying birds by habitat.

Kelly Says

Seabirds like the Arctic tern migrate farther than any other animal on Earth—traveling 44,000 miles annually—which means some live in more days of sunlight than any other creature!

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