Beachbird: meaning, definitions and examples
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beachbird
[ biːʧbɜːd ]
sea shore
A beachbird is a bird that is commonly found near the sea shore, often scavenging for food such as fish and other marine life.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The beachbird soared gracefully over the waves.
- The beachbird pecked at the sand in search of a meal.
beach habitat
In ecology, a beachbird refers to any bird species that primarily inhabits beach environments, including sandy shores, rocky coastlines, and tidal zones.
Synonyms
beach-dwelling bird, coastal bird
Examples of usage
- The beachbird population has been declining due to habitat destruction.
- Beachbirds are essential for maintaining the ecosystem balance in coastal areas.
Translations
Translations of the word "beachbird" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pássaro de praia
🇮🇳 समुद्र तट का पक्षी
🇩🇪 Strandvogel
🇮🇩 burung pantai
🇺🇦 пляжний птах
🇵🇱 ptak plażowy
🇯🇵 ビーチバード
🇫🇷 oiseau de plage
🇪🇸 pájaro de playa
🇹🇷 plaj kuşu
🇰🇷 해변 새
🇸🇦 طائر الشاطئ
🇨🇿 plážový pták
🇸🇰 plážový vták
🇨🇳 海滩鸟
🇸🇮 plažni ptič
🇮🇸 strönd fugl
🇰🇿 жағажай құсы
🇬🇪 სანაპიროს ფრინველი
🇦🇿 çimərlik quşu
🇲🇽 pájaro de playa
Etymology
The term 'beachbird' is a modern compound word formed by combining 'beach' and 'bird'. It reflects the close association of certain bird species with coastal environments, where they have adapted to thrive in sandy, rocky, or tidal habitats. The concept of beachbirds has gained importance in ecological studies focusing on coastal ecosystems and the biodiversity of beach-dwelling fauna.
See also: beach, beachcomber, beachcombing, beachfront, beachhead.