鸌 (hù) - Shearwater — refers to various species of seabirds

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Shearwater — refers to various species of seabirds in the family Procellariidae, particularly those in the genus Puffinus.

Shearwater — refers to various species of seabirds

Usage highlights

Shearwater birdShearwater speciesShortSooty shearwaterWedgeShearwater colony

Synonyms

  • 海燕— petrel (another type of seabird)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We observed a shearwater (鸌) flying over the ocean.
  • The shearwater (鸌鳥) is known for its long migrations.
  • This island is a breeding ground for shearwaters (鸌類).

Collocations

  • Shearwater bird(鸌鳥)
  • Shearwater species(鸌類)
  • Short-tailed shearwater(短尾鸌)
  • Sooty shearwater(烏鸌)
  • Wedge-tailed shearwater(楔尾鸌)
  • Shearwater colony(鸌群)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Shearwaters are migratory seabirds important in coastal ecosystems.
  • In some coastal cultures, shearwater migrations signal seasonal changes.
  • The character is rarely used in everyday language, primarily appearing in ornithological contexts.

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