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Oceanites oceanicus
Photo by Joe Cockram.
Photo taken: Atlantic Ocean, not too far from Scilly.

Description

Identification

Length 7.25" (18 cm), wingspan 16-18" (41-46 cm). Dark blackish brown except for bold U-shaped white rump patch that extends onto flanks, pale carpal bars and underwings. Square tail may appear notched. Long legs extend beyond tail in flight. Relatively short wings. Fluttery, swallow-like flight. Feeding behavior of tapping surface of water with toes while hovering is distinctive.

Distribution

Taxonomy

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Behaviour

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