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all oceans , but more species breeding in Southern Hemisphere . the two species
of Aptenodytes . The total populations of some species , such as the emFamily
Pelecanoididae ( diving petrels ) peror penguin , are estimated in hundreds of ...
all oceans , but more species breeding in Southern Hemisphere . the two species
of Aptenodytes . The total populations of some species , such as the emFamily
Pelecanoididae ( diving petrels ) peror penguin , are estimated in hundreds of ...
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The breeding of pelecaniform birds is es- Breeding Drawing by R. Keane
sentially restricted to places free of mammalian predators . grounds Tropic birds ,
boobies , and frigate birds typically breed on oceanic islands or on small islets
and ...
The breeding of pelecaniform birds is es- Breeding Drawing by R. Keane
sentially restricted to places free of mammalian predators . grounds Tropic birds ,
boobies , and frigate birds typically breed on oceanic islands or on small islets
and ...
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In a few species molt progresses concur their prey at high speed . rently with
breeding activities , but normally , a complete Tropic birds are adept at hovering
while locating prey , molt commences when breeding is over . In the anhingas
and ...
In a few species molt progresses concur their prey at high speed . rently with
breeding activities , but normally , a complete Tropic birds are adept at hovering
while locating prey , molt commences when breeding is over . In the anhingas
and ...
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