Antarctic Petrel

Thalassoica antarctica

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Procellariiformes · Procellariidae

About

The Antarctic petrel is a boldly marked dark brown and white petrel, found in Antarctica, most commonly in the Ross and Weddell Seas. They eat Antarctic krill, fish, and small squid. They feed while swimming but can dive from both the surface and the air.

Fun Fact

The bills of Procellariiformes are also unique in that they are split into between seven and nine horny plates.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives and breeds in the Southern Ocean, and on the Antarctic islands.

Diet

Eat Antarctic krill, fish, and small squid.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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