Bulwer's Petrels [Bulweria]
Description
Bulweria is a genus of small seabirds known as Bulwer's Petrels, characterized by their slender bodies, long pointed wings, and predominantly dark plumage. These birds are named after the English naturalist James Bulwer. They are adept fliers, capable of covering significant distances across tropical and subtropical oceans. Bulwer's Petrels feed on small fish and squid, often catching their prey by skimming the ocean surface at night.
Species
Bulwer's Petrel [Bulweria bulwerii]
View DetailsJouanin's Petrel [Bulweria fallax]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Birds
Aves
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Order |
Albatrosses, Petrels, and Shearwaters
Procellariiformes
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Family |
Shearwaters and Petrels
Procellariidae
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Statistics
- Species 2