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Diomedea exulans

Diomedea exulans

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A very large seabird with a white body and broad black wings that flies very far
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Diomedea exulans is renowned for having the longest wingspan of any living bird.

Examples

  • The Diomedea exulans can have a wingspan of up to 3.5 meters.

  • The distinctive black and white plumage makes the Diomedea exulans easy to identify at sea.

  • Scientists tracked the migration patterns of the Diomedea exulans across the southern oceans.

  • Did you know that the Diomedea exulans is also called the wandering albatross?

  • The Diomedea exulans can soar for thousands of miles in search of food.

  • With its impressive wingspan, the Diomedea exulans is a magnificent sight gliding over the ocean.

  • Many birdwatchers travel to see the rare Diomedea exulans during its breeding season.

Synonyms

wandering albatross
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  • Australian
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A very large sea bird that has a mostly white body and very long black wings and flies long distances

is a formal species name referring to the same bird

Surface Forms

Diomedea exulans singular
Diomedea exulans plural

Morphology

Diomedea + exulans

This is a Latin binomial scientific name rather than an English compositional phrase; the constituent forms are not English words (definitions not found) and do not transparently convey 'albatross' to a B1 learner. Taxonomic names function as arbitrary labels across languages, so knowing the parts would not allow a learner to infer the common-language meaning without prior exposure.

Etymology

Diomedea exulans may come from an old hero's name plus a Latin word: Diomedea links to the hero Diomedes and exulans means 'wandering'. That's why the name fits a very large sea bird famous for long flights.