alcid

[ˈælsɪd]

alcid Definition

a bird of the family Alcidae, which includes auks, murres, and puffins.

Using alcid: Examples

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  • Example

    The common murre is a type of alcid that breeds in large colonies on rocky cliffs.

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Summary: alcid in Brief

An 'alcid' [ˈælsɪd] is a bird of the family Alcidae, which includes auks, murres, and puffins. They are typically found in coastal areas and breed in large colonies on rocky cliffs.