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Leach's Storm-Petrel
Océanite cul-blanc
Spanish: Paño boreal
Latin: Hydrobates leucorhous
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Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Leach's Storm-Petrel
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8" 20.3cm | 20" 50.8cm | 1.4 oz. 39.7g | Hydrobatidae | Hydrobates leucorhous |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Leach's Storm-Petrel is one of the larger storm-petrels seen in the Atlantic Ocean. This pelagic bird is recognized by its V-shaped white-coloured rump and V-shaped tail feathers. It is a common storm-petrel and is seen in both the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. It has been seen in the waters off of Cuba.