Alcid

Noun:

1. A seabird of the family Alcidae, typically having a short neck, stout body, and wings adapted for swimming underwater. Alcids include puffins, guillemots, and auks.
2. A bird resembling a member of the Alcidae family.

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Example Sentences:

• The Atlantic puffin, a common alcid, has a vibrant beak.
• We spotted an alcid diving into the ocean to catch fish.
• Several species of alcids nest on these cliffs during the breeding season.
• While observing the coastline, we caught sight of a rare alcid.