Niall's nature pages - White-chinned Petrel

White-chinned Petrel Procellaria aequinoctialis (32)

IUCN Red list status: Vulnerable
(Bassiaan)

Experiences with species

These are one of the most common pelagic birds, I have seen one prior to this trip off Cape Point. They are seen all the way on the ride from the point out to the trawlers.

Other names: Cape Hen

Click here for species distribution map courtesy of the IUCN

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