About the Black-bellied Storm Petrel
The black-bellied storm petrel is a species of seabird in the family Oceanitidae.
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They are usually black with a white band over the rump and white under the wings and on the flanks. A broad black stripe runs down the center of the belly, but may be broken or absent altogether. They have long legs, so the feet can be seen beyond the tail in flight. The legs and feet are black. They are silent mostly at sea. Noises can be heard from the breeding colonies; birds on the ground give a drawn-out shrill whistle.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Spain, United States, Réunion, Kenya, Solomon Islands.
When to see it
Peak activity in January · a summer visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
White-bellied Storm PetrelFregetta grallariaThe species is characterised on colour patterns, the condition of the nasal tubes, tail shape, structure of claws, and proportions of the leg bones.
New Caledonian Storm PetrelFregetta lineataThe New Caledonian storm petrel is a species of bird in the family Oceanitidae.
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