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Revision as of 04:54, 20 October 2007

Oceanodroma leucorhoa
Photo by Steve Seal
location: Draycote Water, UK

Identification

The Leach's Storm-petrel or Leach's Petrel (Oceanodroma leucorhoa) is a small seabird of the tubenose family. It is named after the British zoologist William Elford Leach.

8-21 cm. Dark plumage and white rump.

Distribution

Taxonomy

Habitat

Close to the sea in well concealed areas such as rock crevices, shallow burrows.

Behaviour

1 white egg is laid.

Bird Song <flashmp3>Oceanodroma leucorhoa (song).mp3</flashmp3>
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External Links

How to see a Leach's Petrel in the UK. [[1]]

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