Salvin's prion

Pachyptila salvini

Salvin's prion is a small seabird that belongs to the petrel family. It has a distinctive black M-shaped marking on its upperwings and a white belly. This species is known for its graceful flight and its ability to travel long distances over the open ocean. Salvin's prions are highly social birds and often form large flocks. They breed on subantarctic islands and spend most of their lives at sea, feeding on small fish and squid. Their populations are currently stable, but they face potential threats from climate change and ocean pollution.

Habitat: Open ocean, subantarctic islands