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shearwaters

/ˈʃɪərˌwɔtərz/ /ˈʃɪərˌwɑtərz/

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noun

Буревестники

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. "

Во время прогулки на лодке возле скал мы увидели большие стаи буревестников, низко летящих над водой в поисках рыбы.

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noun

Буревестники

(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. "

Хотя они технически связаны с буревестниками, характерные схемы полета буревестников делают их легко узнаваемыми для наблюдателей за птицами на побережье.

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