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tropic bird

/ˈtrɒpɪk bɜːd/

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/ˈtrɒpɪk bɜːd/C1formalscientific
  • ruМорская птица рода Phaethon, обитающая в тропических океанах, отличающаяся длинными центральными перьями хвоста и преимущественно белым оперением.

A seabird of the genus Phaethon, found in tropical oceans, characterized by long central tail feathers and predominantly white plumage.

  1. Seabird of the Phaethontidae familyB2formal

    A tropical seabird with long central tail feathers, known for its graceful flight over warm oceans.

    ruТропическая птица семейства фаэтоновых

    • The tropic bird soared above the turquoise waters of the Caribbean.
    • We spotted a red-billed tropic bird nesting on the cliff.
    • Tropic birds are often seen far from land, gliding over the open sea.