Wingspan
Up to 42cm
Threats
Invasive predators and pollution.
Behaviour
Highly pelagic. Flies over surface and patters surface with long legs while foraging.
Diet
Planktonic crustaceans, small fish and fish offal.
Conservation Status
Global
In Portugal
Passage migrant (mostly Aug. – Oct.). Rarely close to land.
Breeding
Breeds in rocky islands and cliffs in the South Atlantic Islands and coastal Antarctica.
Find out more about the marine megafauna in Portugal with the official AIMM Species Guide.
The Species Guide is a digital guide in English where you’ll find various information about the marine species that occur in mainland Portugal. You’ll find biological information, behavior, conservation status and much more!
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