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Hydrobatidae - Storm Petrels

There are 23 species of small seabirds in this family. They are found on temperate and tropical oceans around the world. They are dark brown or black with white markings. They have long, pointed wings and tubular nostrils.

 

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Procellariiformes
 Family: Hydrobatidae