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Petrel, an ocean bird belonging to any one of three families. There are about 50 species of petrels, widely distributed around the world.
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Seabirds is a generic term literally for birds that live and feed near or in the sea. Seabirds commonly include terns, gulls, auks and even penguins.
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AlbatrossAlbatross, a seabird. Of the 13 species, most nest in the Southern Hemisphere, although three species are found north of the Equator. See more »
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CahowCahow, or Bermuda Petrel, an ocean bird that nests only in Bermuda. Like other petrels, the bird lives at sea for seven or eight months, returning to shore to nest in burrows and raise its young. See more »
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FulmarFulmar, a gull-like ocean bird distinguished by its stiff-winged, gliding flight. See more »
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PetrelPetrel, an ocean bird belonging to any one of three families. There are about 50 species of petrels, widely distributed around the world. See more »
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ShearwaterShearwater, the common name of a family of birds; also the common name of a genus of the family. See more »
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