Zino's petrel
Zino's petrel noun: the Madeira petrel, Pterodroma madeira, an endangered species of gadfly petrel endemic to the island of Madeira, Portugal.
Noun
Zino's petrel (plural Zino's petrels)
- The Madeira petrel, Pterodroma madeira, an endangered species of gadfly petrel endemic to the island of Madeira, Portugal.
- A more detailed knowledge of the length of these^([rat population]) cycles and of the factors triggering population explosions would be helpful in preventing sudden increases in rat numbers in Zino's Petrel breeding areas.1996, Borja Heredia, Laurence Rose, Mary Painter, Globally Threatened Birds in Europe: Action Plans, Council of Europe Publishing, page 39
- Plumage of Zino's Petrel is basically identical to Fea's Petrel, but note [the] relatively small head and fine bill.2012, Steve N. G. Howell, Petrels, Albatrosses, and Storm-Petrels of North America: A Photographic Guide, Princeton University Press, page 189
- Synonyms:
- Madeira petrel, freira
Synonyms of Zino's petrel
- Madeira petrel
- freira
Forms of Zino's petrel
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Origin of Zino's petrel
Named after British ornithologist Paul Alexander Zino (1916–2004), who was instrumental in the species' conservation.
Questions about Zino's petrel
- What does Zino's petrel mean?
- Zino's petrel means the Madeira petrel, Pterodroma madeira, an endangered species of gadfly petrel endemic to the island of Madeira, Portugal.
- What part of speech is Zino's petrel?
- Zino's petrel is a noun.
- What is the plural of Zino's petrel?
- The plural of Zino's petrel is Zino's petrels.
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