Name:Hydrobates pelaus
Alias:Hydrobates pelaus,European Storm-petrel
Outline:Waterfowl
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length:No textual research information is available
Weight:36g
Life:No textual research information is available
IUCN:LC
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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