noun Download 🔗Share Any of the long-winged pelagic seabirds of the family Procellariidae in genera Puffinus, Ardenna, and Calonectris, that breed on islands and coastal cliffs. Examples : "While on a boat trip near the cliffs, we saw large flocks of shearwaters flying low over the water, searching for fish. " bird animal ocean nature environment biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) Any of the entire family Procellariidae, including certain of the petrels. Examples : "While technically related to petrels, the distinctive flight patterns of shearwaters make them easily recognizable to birdwatchers at the coast. " animal bird nature ocean biology environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading