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“Muttonbirds” Encounter with man black-capped petrel Pterodromahasitata Flight
pattern of albatrosses. While on the surface, grebes usually swim with alternate
strokes of the feet, whereas under water, the feet move simultaneously. Between
...
“Muttonbirds” Encounter with man black-capped petrel Pterodromahasitata Flight
pattern of albatrosses. While on the surface, grebes usually swim with alternate
strokes of the feet, whereas under water, the feet move simultaneously. Between
...
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Several species are almost sedentary, chiefly smaller petrels breeding in tropical
and subtropical latitudes, and the subantarctic prions (Pachyptila) and diving
petrels. All latitudes of the unfrozen oceans are thus occupied, but there are
fewer ...
Several species are almost sedentary, chiefly smaller petrels breeding in tropical
and subtropical latitudes, and the subantarctic prions (Pachyptila) and diving
petrels. All latitudes of the unfrozen oceans are thus occupied, but there are
fewer ...
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petrels feed by taking small fish and crustaceans close to the surface; they make
short dives as necessary. Many of the larger procellariids consume substantial
amounts of squid. Albatrosses, giant petrels, and fulmars dive little; they are ...
petrels feed by taking small fish and crustaceans close to the surface; they make
short dives as necessary. Many of the larger procellariids consume substantial
amounts of squid. Albatrosses, giant petrels, and fulmars dive little; they are ...
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