surfbird

[ˈsɜːfbɜːrd]

surfbird Definition

a stocky shorebird with a fairly long bill, found on rocky coasts of the Pacific Ocean.

Using surfbird: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "surfbird" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The surfbirds were feeding on the rocks near the shore.

• Example

  The surfbird is a common sight along the Pacific coast.

surfbird Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for surfbird

• Aphriza virgata

Phrases with surfbird

• rocky shorebird

  a bird that lives and feeds on rocky shores

  Example

  The surfbird is a type of rocky shorebird.

• migratory bird

  a bird that travels long distances between its breeding grounds and its wintering grounds

  Example

  The surfbird is a migratory bird that breeds in Alaska and winters along the Pacific coast.

• wading bird

  a bird that feeds in shallow water, typically with long legs and a long bill

  Example

  The surfbird is not a wading bird, but it does feed on small invertebrates found on rocky shores.

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Summary: surfbird in Brief

A 'surfbird' [ˈsɜːfbɜːrd] is a stocky shorebird with a fairly long bill that is commonly found on rocky coasts of the Pacific Ocean. It is a migratory bird that breeds in Alaska and winters along the Pacific coast. The surfbird feeds on small invertebrates found on rocky shores and is not a wading bird.