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Europe
Yellow-crowned Storm-Petrel
Hydrobates leucorhous
About this species
A characteristic species of the Hydrobatidae family, the Yellow-crowned Storm-Petrel occupies coastal regions throughout Europe. Its IUCN status is currently Least Concern.
The Yellow-crowned 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 Least Concern, 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.