petrel
pet·rel / ˈpetrəl/ • n. a seabird (order Procellariiformes, esp. families Procellariidae and Hydrobatidae) related to the shearwaters, typically flying far from land.
petrel
petrel Any of several small oceanic birds related to the albatross. Most nest in colonies and fly over open water, feeding on squid and small fish. They have webbed feet and tubular nostrils. Length: to 42cm (16in). Order Procellariifarmes.
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