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Petrels


by Kerry-Jayne Wilson

Petrels are remarkable birds. Most spend their lives at sea and come to land only to breed. Storm petrels appear to walk on water while they catch their food. They are as light as 20 grams, while albatrosses weigh as much as 11 kilograms. And petrels live longer than most birds.

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Main image: Diverse petrels, painted by Elaine Power

Diverse petrels, painted by Elaine Power


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