Details for Petrel

• Petrel

  Petrels are a diverse group of seabirds belonging to the order Procellariiformes, closely related to albatrosses. They are widespread across the world's oceans, with many species found in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions. Petrels vary greatly in size, from small storm petrels to large giant petrels. They are characterized by their tube-noses (nasal passages on top of their bills, used to excrete excess salt), long wings, and often graceful, gliding flight. Petrels feed on a variety of marine prey, including krill, fish, and squid, often foraging far out at sea. Many species are known for their strong stomach oil, which they can spit as a defense mechanism.

  

  Habitat: The Petrel lives in South-africa, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Norway, France, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Spain, Finland, United-kingdom, Belgium, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Indonesia, United-arab-emirates, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Qatar, Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, Malaysia, Saudi-arabia, Sri-lanka, Japan, China, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, North-korea, Oman, South-korea, Syria, Turkey, Yemen, Russia, United-states-of-america, Mexico, Greenland, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Uruguay, New-zealand, Australia, Antarctica, Fr-s-antarctic-lands.