whiteback

/ˈwaɪtˌbæk/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of seabird, particularly the South Polar Skua (Stercorarius maccormicki), known for following fishing vessels to feed on scraps.

“The whiteback was a common sight on fishing boats in the Arctic waters.”

Synonyms

  • Stercorarius maccormicki
  • skua

Antonyms

  • landbird