Parkinson's petrel

Procellaria parkinsoni

Parkinson's petrel (Procellaria parkinsoni) is a medium-sized seabird found in the Southern Hemisphere. It has a dark plumage with a white belly and underwings. This species is known for its long, slender wings and graceful flight, often gliding low over the water. Parkinson's petrels are skilled oceanic wanderers, spending most of their lives at sea, only returning to land to breed. They are known for their haunting calls and are often seen in large flocks during the breeding season. These petrels are important indicators of the health of marine ecosystems and are vulnerable to threats such as overfishing and pollution.

Habitat: Open ocean, coastal cliffs