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Definition of Tropic bird
1. Noun. Mostly white web-footed tropical seabird often found far from land.
Generic synonyms: Pelecaniform Seabird
Group relationships: Genus Phaethon, Phaethon
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tropic Bird
Literary usage of Tropic bird
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Auk: Quarterly Journal of Ornithology by American Ornithologists' Union, Nuttall Ornithological Club (1901)
"So far it is the only tropic bird I have been able to discover on lii, although
there is little reason to doubt that both /'. ..."
2. Lives and Voyages of Drake, Cavendish, and Dampier: Including an by Christian Isobel Johnstone, Johnstone, Mrs (1831)
"... of a French Buccaneer—Pillage of Rio de la Hacha—Pearl-fishery—The
Tropic-bird—Iguanas—Negro Doctor—Dampier's farther Adventures indicated. ..."
3. A Narrative of a Visit to the Australian Colonies by James Backhouse (1843)
"tropic bird.—Norfolk Island.—Departure of D. and C. Wheeler.— Orange
Yale.—Oak.—Geology.—Features of the Island.—Norfolk Island Fine and Tree-fern.—Fruits. ..."
4. The Bermuda Islands: An Account of Their Scenery, Climate, Productions by Addison Emery Verrill (1902)
"The old birds are never seen to enter their holes in the daytime, but may be seen
feeding in flocks at sea. e.—The tropic bird. tropic bird ; Long-tail; ..."
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