Northern Giant-Petrel
Northern Giant-Petrel
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The Northern Giant Petrel is a large, dark, vulture-like seabird of the Southern Ocean, similar to its southern counterpart but with a distinct bill color. It is a powerful scavenger.
Where to spot
Circumpolar in the Southern Ocean, generally further north than the Southern Giant Petrel, breeding on islands like Gough, Tristan da Cunha, and Macquarie Island.
How to spot
Identify by its large size, robust build, and dark plumage. Distinguish from Southern Giant Petrel by its reddish or reddish-brown bill tip (vs. greenish) and uniformly dark head. Often seen following ships or scavenging on carrion. Best observed from pelagic vessels in the Southern Ocean.
When to spot
Year-round at sea in its range, with breeding activity from August to March.
Where to spot
Circumpolar in the Southern Ocean, generally further north than the Southern Giant Petrel, breeding on islands like Gough, Tristan da Cunha, and Macquarie Island.
How to spot
Identify by its large size, robust build, and dark plumage. Distinguish from Southern Giant Petrel by its reddish or reddish-brown bill tip (vs. greenish) and uniformly dark head. Often seen following ships or scavenging on carrion. Best observed from pelagic vessels in the Southern Ocean.
When to spot
Year-round at sea in its range, with breeding activity from August to March.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Unlike Southern Giant Petrels, Northern Giant Petrels typically do not exhibit the white morph, remaining dark-plumaged throughout their lives.
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- 296 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
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