noun
- a small sea turtle with a narrow, pointed beak and a shell used in jewelry and decorative items
Usage: also called hawksbill turtle; endangered species
Examples
- The hawkbill turtle is found in tropical oceans around the world.
- Hawkbills are named for their sharp, pointed beaks that resemble a hawk's beak.
- Many hawkbill populations are threatened by illegal trade in their shells.
- The hawkbill feeds primarily on sponges and other invertebrates.
- Conservation efforts are working to protect hawkbill nesting sites.
- Hawkbills are smaller than other sea turtle species.