Halobaena caerulea
Blue Petrel
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Procellariiformes
Family
Procellariidae
Genus
Halobaena
Species
Halobaena caerulea
Status
least concern
Colours
Distinguishing features
The Blue Petrel plumage is white underneath and grey on its upper parts, with an "M" banding across its top, which is similar to the prion's. It also has a white-tipped tail. Its bill is smaller than prions. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Up to 30 cm (Length of specimen)
Wingspan
- Wingspan data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
They inhabit the southern oceans ranging as far north as South Africa, Australia and portions of South America. They will nest on subantarctic islands, such as Marion Island, the Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Macquarie Island, South Georgia, Prince Edward Island. (Wikipedia)
Diet
They feed predominantly on krill, as well as other crustaceans, fish, and squid. They can dive up to at least 6m. (Wikipedia)
