Elliot's Storm-Petrel
Oceanites gracilis
Conservation Status
Data DeficientAves · Procellariiformes · Hydrobatidae
About
Elliot's storm petrel is a species of seabird in the storm petrel family Oceanitidae. The species is also known as the white-vented storm petrel. There are two subspecies, O. g. gracilis, which is found in the Humboldt Current off Peru and Chile, and O. g. galapagoensis, which is found in the waters around the Galápagos Islands. It is a sooty-black storm petrel with a white rump and a white band crossing the lower belly and extending up the midline of the belly. It has long legs which extend beyond the body in flight.
Fun Fact
The feeding behaviour of the Galápagos subspecies is unusual amongst storm-petrels as it forages close to shore; all other storm-petrels are exclusively pelagic.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found prior to 2003, that being on the Isla Chungungo, off the coast of Chile.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance