noun
- Plural of guanay; large dark cormorants found along the coasts of Peru and Chile, known for their role in guano production.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Zoological term
Examples
- The guanays dive deep into the Pacific Ocean to catch fish.
- Guanays are important seabirds in the ecosystem of the Peruvian coast.
- Colonies of guanays produce valuable guano used as fertilizer.
- Ornithologists study the guanays to understand their breeding patterns.
- The guanays return to their nesting sites each breeding season.