Petrel

About

How petrel lives

Petrels are small seabirds that skim rough seas and nest on remote islands. Storm-petrels may patter their feet on the water surface while feeding. Ocean animals navigate three-dimensional space, pressure, and constantly shifting currents.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Vulnerable species face mounting risks and can decline quickly if habitats continue to shrink. Protecting petrel also depends on keeping ocean, coast habitats healthy and connected.

Vulnerable species can decline quickly when habitat loss, climate pressure, or human conflict intensifies.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Storm-petrels may patter their feet on the water surface while feeding.
• Many birds rely on sharp vision and route memory to navigate long distances.
• Ocean animals navigate three-dimensional space, pressure, and constantly shifting currents.
• Vulnerable species face mounting risks and can decline quickly if habitats continue to shrink.