European Storm-petrel
Hydrobates pelagicus
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European Storm-petrel, 14–18 cm, wingspan 36–39 cm, is the smallest seabird in European waters, breeding in burrows and rock crevices on Atlantic islands from Iceland to the Mediterranean. Entirely sooty black with white rump. Strictly nocturnal at colonies. Planktivore; patters over wave surface picking up oil and plankton.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.8 cm | 9.4 in |
| Weight | 26.5 g | 0.93 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 41-40 days. Fledging: 59-70 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Hydrobatidae (Storm Petrels) |
| Genus | Hydrobates |
| Species | Hydrobates pelagicus |
Distribution
European Storm-petrel has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Hydrobatidae family