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Story: Seabirds – overview

Foraging underwater

Some flying seabirds are capable divers, but the long wings required for flight are less efficient underwater than the short flippers of penguins, and feet as well as wings are used for propulsion. Nevertheless, this video shows that some can chase their prey with remarkable skill.

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Kerry-Jayne Wilson. 'Seabirds – overview', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/seabirds-overview/3/1