White-bellied Storm-Petrel
White-bellied Storm-Petrel
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The White-bellied Storm-Petrel is a graceful pelagic seabird found across the Southern Oceans. It is characterized by its dark plumage with a contrasting white belly and often a white rump.
Where to spot
Circumpolar in the Southern Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, breeding on numerous remote sub-Antarctic islands such as Tristan da Cunha, Gough, Crozet, and New Zealand's Antipodes Islands.
How to spot
Look for its dark upperparts, white belly, and white patch on the rump. Its buoyant, erratic flight, often dipping and weaving close to the water surface, is characteristic. Best observed on pelagic trips.
When to spot
Typically observed at sea during the austral summer (November-April) when active near breeding grounds. Can be seen year-round during migrations and foraging trips.
Where to spot
Circumpolar in the Southern Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, breeding on numerous remote sub-Antarctic islands such as Tristan da Cunha, Gough, Crozet, and New Zealand's Antipodes Islands.
How to spot
Look for its dark upperparts, white belly, and white patch on the rump. Its buoyant, erratic flight, often dipping and weaving close to the water surface, is characteristic. Best observed on pelagic trips.
When to spot
Typically observed at sea during the austral summer (November-April) when active near breeding grounds. Can be seen year-round during migrations and foraging trips.
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This storm-petrel exhibits a unique foraging style, often 'skittering' or 'dancing' across the wave tops, using its feet to paddle against the water while hovering to pick up prey.
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