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| Wilson's Storm-petrel Oceanites oceanicus
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| Photographer : | © Dipu Karuthedathu |
| Location : | offshore waters approx 20-30 km from coast, Goa, India |
| Date : |
27 September 2015 |
| English synonyms: | Wilson's Stormpetrel, Wilson's Petrel, Flat-clawed Storm-petrel, Peninsula Storm-petrel (maoriana = oceanicus), Yellow-webbed Storm-petrel, Common Stormy Petrel, Long-legged Storm-petrel, Mother Carey's Chicken, Skipjack |
| Bird Family : | Hydrobatidae - Storm-petrels |
| Bird Group : | CICONIIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Least Concern |
| Remarks : | Swinhoe's Storm Petrel on the left; Wilson's Storm-petrel on the right. Note that this image is a composite of two sections taken from the same frame in which the two birds were further apart. - Ed.
Initially, a group of Wilson's Storm Petrels were seen resting in water. As we approached, the group took off and moved to another place. As birds took off, a lone Swinhoe's Storm Petrel was observed at the edge of this group. Here it offers a nice comparison with the commoner Wilson's. Note the change in Wilson's wing shape due to primary moult which is midway, while Swinhoe's is yet to start the primary moult. - DK
The trip was organized by Goa Bird Conservation Network (GBCN) with the help of various authorities, with special support from Captain of Ports, Goa. |
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