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pelecanoididae

/ˌpɛlɪkəˈnɔɪdɪdiː/

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noun

/ˌpɛlɪkəˈnɔɪdɪdiː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство морских птиц, известных как нырковые буревестники, характеризующихся небольшими размерами, короткими крыльями и способностью нырять под воду в поисках пищи.

A taxonomic family of seabirds known as diving petrels, characterized by their small size, short wings, and ability to dive underwater for food.

proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A family of small seabirds known as diving petrels, which are part of the order Procellariiformes. They are characterized by their short wings, diving ability, and feeding on small fish and crustaceans.

    ruНырковые буревестники

    • The Pelecanoididae family includes several species of diving petrels found in the Southern Ocean.
    • Diving petrels, or Pelecanoididae, are known for their rapid wingbeats and underwater pursuit of prey.
    • Researchers observed a colony of Pelecanoididae nesting on a remote island.