Petrel
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Barau’s Petrels
Table of Contents Toggle Petrels Behaviour Etymology Description Distribution and habitat Feeding Breeding Conservation Status References Petrels Barau’s Petrels, Pterodroma…
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Storm Petrels
Storm petrels are seabirds in the family Hydrobatidae, part of the order Procellariiformes. These smallest of seabirds feed on planktonic…
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The Chatham Petrel (Pterodroma axillaris), known as ranguru in Māori, is a striking medium-sized seabird native exclusively to New Zealand’s…
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Snow Petrel
The Snow Petrel (Pagodroma nivea) is the only member of the genus Pagodroma. It is one of only three birds that…
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Southern Giant Petrels
The Southern Giant Petrels (Macronectes giganteus), also known as the Antarctic Giant Petrel, Giant Fulmar, Stinker, and Stinkpot, is a…
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The Bermuda Petrel, Pterodroma cahow, is a remarkable seabird known for its dramatic story of near-extinction and recovery. Often called…
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Swinhoe’s Storm Petrels
Swinhoe’s Storm Petrel (Oceanodroma monorhis) is a small, elusive seabird belonging to the family Hydrobatidae, widely known as the storm-petrel…
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Antarctic Petrels
The Antarctic Petrel (Thalassoica antarctica) is a striking seabird that embodies the harsh and pristine environment of the Southern Ocean…
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Spectacled Petrels
The Spectacled Petrel (Procellaria conspicillata) is a striking and rare seabird known for its distinctive white eye-rings that resemble spectacles,…
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Giant Petrels
Giant petrels is a genus from the family Procellariidae and consist of two species. They are the largest birds in…
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