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kittiwake

/ˈkɪt.i.weɪk/

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noun

/ˈkɪt.i.weɪk/C2formal
  • ruНебольшая жемчужно-серая чайка, обитающая в северных регионах, известная гнездованием на скалах и рудиментарным задним пальцем.

A small pearl-grey gull found in northern regions, known for nesting on cliffs and having a rudimentary hind toe.

  1. Seabird SpeciesB2formal

    A small gull with a pearl-grey back, found in northern coastal regions, known for nesting on steep cliffs and possessing a small hind toe.

    ruМоевка

    • The kittiwake is a common sight along the cliffs of the North Atlantic.
    • I spotted a colony of kittiwakes during my trip to the Scottish coast.
    • These seabirds build their nests on narrow ledges, just like the kittiwake does.
    • The kittiwake's call can be heard echoing across the fjords.
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