Hydrobates pelaus
IUCN
LCBasic Information
Scientific classification
- name：Hydrobates pelaus
- Aliases：Hydrobates pelaus，European Storm-petrel
- Outline：Waterfowl
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Vital signs
- length：No textual research information is available
- Weight：36g
- lifetime：No textual research information is available
Feature
It is the smallest individual bird living in Antarctica
Details
The Wilson's Storm Petrels (Hydrobates pelaus) are a genus of birds belonging to the family Hydrobates.
Wilson's Storm petrels are the smallest of Antarctic birds. They nest in crevices along the coast of Antarctica. They weigh only 36 grams and lay eggs no bigger than broad beans. The Wilson Storm Petrel flies extremely fast, withstands the wind very well, and can fly in powerful storms, hence its name.
The Wilson storm petrels often soar above the sea, their outstretched wings allowing them to rise almost vertically; The tail is spread out like a fan when controlling the direction of flight, and two legs help to balance; Feeds on whale oil and small sea animals.
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Location
It is found only in the Antarctic region.
Form
The upper part is black, the tail is white, and the legs are long
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