Petrels

 

 

Southern Giant Petrel

    This petrel looks humpbacked in flight. It feeds at sea and shore, eating carrion such as beached whale or killing smaller seabirds. They live in colonies on islands or mainland shores.

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Cape Petrel

    This petrel is thought to be a pigeon. It flies with rapid wing beats and glides. They feed on fish or plankton by reaching down or diving. They also breed in small groups on shores and islands.

__________________________________________________   Wilson’s Storm-Petrel

    This bird flies with its legs dangling on water. It eats crustaceans, fish, and mollusks from water. It lives in slopes overlooking the coast.

 

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