whalebird

/ˈweɪlbɜrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of seabird, particularly the white-chinned petrel or the grey-backed storm-petrel, that follows whales and feeds on the fish and other small animals that are disturbed by the whales’ movements.

“The whalebird was seen flying overhead, following a school of humpback whales.”

Synonyms

  • seabird
  • storm-petrel

Antonyms

  • insect
  • landbird