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Europe
Short-billed Storm-Petrel
Oceanodroma castro
About this species
Bird-watchers in Europe often spot the Short-billed Storm-Petrel in coastal settings. This Hydrobatidae species is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN.
The Short-billed Storm-Petrel is part of the order Procellariiformes and the Hydrobatidae family. Its preferred habitat is coastal, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Near Threatened, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Europe.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Hydrobatidae family and Procellariiformes order.