Kerguelen Petrel [Lugensa brevirostris]
Description
The Kerguelen Petrel is a solitary seabird that inhabits the southern oceans. Its plumage is uniformly dark brown with a lighter brown underside. It has a short, stout black bill and black legs. Measuring roughly 40 cm in length, the Kerguelen Petrel has a wingspan of up to 1 meter. It nests in colonies on subantarctic islands and feeds mainly on squid, fish, and krill. The Kerguelen Petrel is known for its incredible flying skills, especially in stormy weather.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Kerguelen Petrels
Aphrodroma
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