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Fratercula

Fratercula

9.9
A small sea bird with a bright, colorful beak that lives in northern oceans
  • noun
  • /ˈfrætərkələ/
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers observed a colony of Fratercula nesting on the remote islands.

Examples

  • The Atlantic Fratercula is distinguished by its colorful beak during the breeding season.

  • Among seabirds, the Fratercula are noted for their swimming and diving abilities.

  • The Fratercula species are known for their colorful beaks.

  • The Fratercula is often found nesting on cliffs.

  • Researchers observed a colony of Fratercula nesting on the remote islands.

  • The Atlantic Fratercula is distinguished by its colorful beak during the breeding season.

  • The Fratercula are often recognized by their amusing waddling as they move on land.

Compounds

Fratercula corniculata
  • Specialized
9.9

A small black-and-white seabird with fleshy 'horns' above its eyes found in the northern Pacific

Surface Forms

Fratercula singular
Fraterculae plural

Etymology

Fratercula comes from Latin frater ('brother') plus a small ending -cula, so it literally means 'little brother'. So the name Fratercula is used for puffins, the 'little brothers' of the auk family.