Manx shearwater
Manx shearwater noun: a long-winged pelagic seabird, Puffinus puffinus, of the family Procellariidae.
Noun
Manx shearwater (plural Manx shearwaters)
- A long-winged pelagic seabird, Puffinus puffinus, of the family Procellariidae.
- Manx shearwaters lounge on the sheeny swell before pattering along and coasting away on stiff, elongated wings. Keep your eyes peeled for a chocolate- and-oatcakecoloured version of the Manxie.2006, James Lowen, A Summer of British Wildlife, page 141
- Together with its neighbouring island Skokholm, Skomer is home to the highest concentration of Manx shearwaters in the world.2018 June 20, Louise Tickle, The Guardian
Manx shearwater meaning in Tamil
Manx shearwater in Tamil
- நமது பூமியில் காணப்படும் பறவைகளில், இது ஒரு சிறப்பு இனமாகும்
Forms of Manx shearwater
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Questions about Manx shearwater
- What does Manx shearwater mean?
- Manx shearwater means a long-winged pelagic seabird, Puffinus puffinus, of the family Procellariidae.
- What is Manx shearwater in Tamil?
- Manx shearwater in Tamil is நமது பூமியில் காணப்படும் பறவைகளில், இது ஒரு சிறப்பு இனமாகும். See Manx shearwater meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is Manx shearwater?
- Manx shearwater is a noun.
- What is the plural of Manx shearwater?
- The plural of Manx shearwater is Manx shearwaters.
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