Definition
cahow
noun
- A seabird of the petrel family, native to Bermuda, with dark plumage and a distinctive call.
Usage: Also called Bermuda petrel; Endangered species; The name derives from the bird's loud, wailing cry
Examples
- The cahow is one of the rarest seabirds in the world.
- Cahows nest in burrows on rocky islands off the coast of Bermuda.
- The cahow's haunting call can be heard at night during breeding season.
- Conservation efforts have helped increase the cahow population from near extinction.
- Birdwatchers travel to Bermuda hoping to spot a cahow in its natural habitat.