Definitions

1. noun

a bird of the family Pedionomidae, found in tropical and subtropical regions.

“The tropicbird’s bright plumage and distinctive calls were a striking feature of the island’s wildlife.”

2. noun

any of various seabirds of the family Phaethontidae, found in tropical and subtropical regions.

“The tropicbird’s long tail and webbed feet made it well-suited to life in the ocean.”