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Halobaena caerulea

Halobaena caerulea,Blue Petrel

Halobaena caerulea, also known as Blue Petrel, is a small seabird of the Petrel family.It feeds mainly on krill, but also other crustaceans, fish and cuttlefish, and can dive up to 6 meters deep while hunting in the water.Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.Maintaining ecological balance is

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Scientific Name Halobaena caerulea,Blue Petrel
Length About 28 cm
Weight No textual research information is available
Lifespan No textual research information is available
IUCN Status LC
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    Halobaena caerulea, also known as Blue Petrel, is a small seabird of the Petrel family.

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    It feeds mainly on krill, but also other crustaceans, fish and cuttlefish, and can dive up to 6 meters deep while hunting in the water.

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    Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.

    Maintaining ecological balance is everyone's responsibility!


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    Appearance

    It is about 28 cm long and has a wingspan of 60-68 cm. The wings are grey at the front and white at the back, forming an "M" shape from above.

    Distribution & Habitat

    It is found in the waters of the Southern Hemisphere, from southern Africa, Australia and South America to the Antarctic region.
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