Blue Petrel
Blue Petrel
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The Blue Petrel is a small, distinctive seabird of the Southern Ocean, characterized by its bluish-grey plumage and a black 'W' pattern across its wings.
Where to spot
Circumpolar in the Southern Ocean, breeding on sub-Antarctic islands such as the Crozet, Kerguelen, Macquarie, and South Georgia Islands. Disperses widely across cool temperate and sub-Antarctic waters.
How to spot
Easily identified by its unique bluish-grey upperparts, white underparts, dark eye mask, and the distinct black 'W' pattern on its upperwing. Its flight is fast and erratic. Best observed during pelagic trips in the Southern Ocean.
When to spot
Breeding occurs during the austral summer (September-April). Can be observed at sea year-round throughout its vast oceanic distribution, often in colder waters.
Where to spot
Circumpolar in the Southern Ocean, breeding on sub-Antarctic islands such as the Crozet, Kerguelen, Macquarie, and South Georgia Islands. Disperses widely across cool temperate and sub-Antarctic waters.
How to spot
Easily identified by its unique bluish-grey upperparts, white underparts, dark eye mask, and the distinct black 'W' pattern on its upperwing. Its flight is fast and erratic. Best observed during pelagic trips in the Southern Ocean.
When to spot
Breeding occurs during the austral summer (September-April). Can be observed at sea year-round throughout its vast oceanic distribution, often in colder waters.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is known to dive to considerable depths to catch its prey, primarily krill and small fish, using its strong wings for underwater propulsion.
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- 16 hours ago
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