Black-bellied Storm Petrel

Fregetta lineata

The Black-bellied Storm Petrel is a small seabird found in the southern hemisphere. It has a dark plumage with a distinctive white rump and a forked tail. These birds are highly adapted for life at sea, with long, slender wings and a buoyant flight. They are known for their graceful gliding and agility in stormy conditions. Black-bellied Storm Petrels are pelagic birds, spending most of their lives at sea and only returning to land to breed. They are skilled foragers, feeding on small fish and squid by skimming the ocean's surface. These birds are known for their haunting calls and are often seen in large flocks during their breeding season on remote islands.

Habitat: Open ocean, remote islands