noun
- plural of dovekey; a small seabird of the auk family, also called a little auk or rotche, found in Arctic regions.
Usage: Also spelled 'dovekies' (more common in modern usage); Ornithology term; Singular form: dovekey
Examples
- The dovekeys nested in large colonies on the rocky Arctic cliffs.
- Birdwatchers spotted a flock of dovekeys diving for fish near the ice floes.
- Dovekeys are among the smallest members of the auk family.
- During migration, dovekeys travel thousands of miles from their breeding grounds.
- The dovekeys' compact bodies and short wings make them excellent swimmers.