Black Storm Petrel

About the Black Storm Petrel

The black storm petrel is a small seabird of the storm petrel family Hydrobatidae. It is 23 cm in length, with a wingspan of 46–51 cm.

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Where the Black Storm Petrel lives

Recorded as a rare visitor in Colombia.

When to see the Black Storm Petrel

Peak activity in September · a variable species across most of its range

Easily confused with

European Storm PetrelHydrobates pelagicusThe storm petrel is a small bird, 14–18 cm (5.5–7.1 in) in length with a 36–39 cm (14–15 in) wingspan. Ashy Storm PetrelHydrobates homochroaThe ashy storm petrel is a small, scarce seabird of the storm petrel family Hydrobatidae. Monteiro's Storm PetrelHydrobates monteiroiMonteiro's storm petrel is a seabird species from the storm petrel family, Hydrobatidae.