cahow
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A rare sea bird from Bermuda known as the Bermuda petrel
- noun
- /ˈkæhaʊ/
- UK
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cahow
- Bermuda is famous for its cahows.
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The cahow was once thought extinct but was rediscovered in the 20th century.
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Researchers monitor the nesting sites of the endangered cahow every spring.
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Efforts to protect the cahow have helped increase its population in Bermuda.
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The cahow is an endangered species.
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The cahow is a rare seabird native to the small islands of Bermuda.
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Efforts to protect the cahow have helped its population increase significantly over the years.
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The distinctive call of the cahow can be heard during the breeding season on the cliffs of Bermuda.
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Etymology
Cahow comes from an old local name that copies the bird's 'call', much like cuckoo. So, cahow is the name for the rare Bermuda petrel found in Bermuda.