noun
- small black and white seabirds of the Arctic, also called little auks
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- Dovekies nest in large colonies on rocky Arctic cliffs.
- The dovekies migrate south in winter to escape the harsh Arctic conditions.
- Birdwatchers were excited to spot a flock of dovekies off the coast.
- Dovekies feed primarily on small crustaceans and plankton.
- The dovekies’ distinctive black and white plumage makes them easy to identify.
- During storms, dovekies sometimes get blown far from their usual range.