Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

The Wilson's Storm-Petrel is a small seabird with a dark plumage and a distinctive white rump. It is known for its graceful flight and agile movements over the ocean's surface. These birds are highly pelagic, spending most of their lives at sea and only returning to land to breed. They are skilled foragers, feeding on small fish, squid, and plankton. Wilson's Storm-Petrels are known for their nocturnal habits, often following ships to feed on the disturbed prey. They are highly gregarious and often form large flocks at sea, especially during the breeding season. Despite their small size, they are powerful and resilient birds, capable of enduring long migrations and harsh oceanic conditions.

Habitat: Open ocean, especially near the Antarctic convergence zone