Petrel
noun
A bird that lives near the sea, known for its ability to fly long distances.
The petrel flew hundreds of miles to its nesting grounds.
Often appears as...
- grey petrel
- storm petrel
noun
A bird that lives near the sea, known for its ability to fly long distances.
The petrel flew hundreds of miles to its nesting grounds.
Often appears as...
- grey petrel
- storm petrel
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Sea Affinity
Petrels are associated with oceans and rarely seen inland; useful in maritime or ecological contexts.
The captain spotted a petrel while navigating the remote ocean waters.
Pro Tip 2/3Flight Mastery
Petrels are admired for their flying skill, evoking images of endurance and freedom over the sea.
The petrel danced above the waves, mastering the winds with ease.
Pro Tip 3/3Species Variation
Petrel refers to many species, including storm petrels and giant petrels, each with unique characteristics.
Among the petrels, the storm petrel is particularly fascinating for its small size.
Pro Tip 1/3Sea Affinity
Petrels are associated with oceans and rarely seen inland; useful in maritime or ecological contexts.
The captain spotted a petrel while navigating the remote ocean waters.
Pro Tip 2/3Flight Mastery
Petrels are admired for their flying skill, evoking images of endurance and freedom over the sea.
The petrel danced above the waves, mastering the winds with ease.
Pro Tip 3/3Species Variation
Petrel refers to many species, including storm petrels and giant petrels, each with unique characteristics.
Among the petrels, the storm petrel is particularly fascinating for its small size.
Pro Tip 1/3Sea Affinity
Petrels are associated with oceans and rarely seen inland; useful in maritime or ecological contexts.
The captain spotted a petrel while navigating the remote ocean waters.
Pro Tip 2/3Flight Mastery
Petrels are admired for their flying skill, evoking images of endurance and freedom over the sea.
The petrel danced above the waves, mastering the winds with ease.
Pro Tip 3/3Species Variation
Petrel refers to many species, including storm petrels and giant petrels, each with unique characteristics.
Among the petrels, the storm petrel is particularly fascinating for its small size.
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Macaroni Penguins Swim,...
you know it's not often you see something that raw and unfortunately whilst that little macaroni that was being thrashed around did manage to get away from the first seal it hasn't survived it's being eaten by a giant petrel and that's the circle of life the
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Safari Live - Day 12 PIPE...
stickler they're not a bad guess given that they too have got a yellow-bellied juvenile so maybe there are the petrel patched text total particular I've played the sound few before we move on
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Weird Ocean Predators...
life out on the open ocean a storm petrel dancing on the water but this is no Aimable walls it's a hunt as they hover facing into the wind they pick out
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Jellyfishes vs Plankton...
life out on the open ocean a storm petrel dancing on the water but this is no Aimable walls it's a hunt as they hover facing into the wind they pick out
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Young Penguin's Narrow...
The chick dives but immediately pops right up again. He's never been underwater before. This time, the petrel has him!
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Penguin chicks rescued...
they are close to a meter tall quite a size even for a giant petrel the chick towers to fool height protecting those
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Go Inside an Antarctic...
numbers and the giant petrel can't single one out finally home each adult calls their chick
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Best Antarctic Animal...
but it's not over yet the giant petrel is back predatory to the last
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Incredible Animal...
Luckily, the petrel spots an easier meal of scraps.
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Safari Live - Day 337 PIPE...
and those were were to cape petrel Taos chicks
Video examples
Macaroni Penguins Swim,...
you know it's not often you see something that raw and unfortunately whilst that little macaroni that was being thrashed around did manage to get away from the first seal it hasn't survived it's being eaten by a giant petrel and that's the circle of life the
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 12 PIPE...
stickler they're not a bad guess given that they too have got a yellow-bellied juvenile so maybe there are the petrel patched text total particular I've played the sound few before we move on
Video examples
Weird Ocean Predators...
life out on the open ocean a storm petrel dancing on the water but this is no Aimable walls it's a hunt as they hover facing into the wind they pick out
Video examples
Jellyfishes vs Plankton...
life out on the open ocean a storm petrel dancing on the water but this is no Aimable walls it's a hunt as they hover facing into the wind they pick out
Video examples
Young Penguin's Narrow...
The chick dives but immediately pops right up again. He's never been underwater before. This time, the petrel has him!
Video examples
Penguin chicks rescued...
they are close to a meter tall quite a size even for a giant petrel the chick towers to fool height protecting those
Video examples
Go Inside an Antarctic...
numbers and the giant petrel can't single one out finally home each adult calls their chick
Video examples
Best Antarctic Animal...
but it's not over yet the giant petrel is back predatory to the last
Video examples
Incredible Animal...
Luckily, the petrel spots an easier meal of scraps.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 337 PIPE...
and those were were to cape petrel Taos chicks
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