hydrobatidae

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A scientific taxonomic term referring to a family of seabirds commonly known as storm petrels, which are small pelagic birds known for their fluttering flight and often found far out at sea.

• 🇩🇪Wissenschaftlicher taxonomischer Begriff für die Familie der Sturmschwalben, kleiner pelagischer Seevögel, die für ihren flatternden Flug bekannt sind und oft weit draußen auf dem offenen Meer vorkommen.

1. Taxonomic family of seabirds C1 formal scientific

   A family of small seabirds commonly known as storm petrels, characterized by their oceanic distribution, dark plumage, and tube-nosed structure.

   • The Hydrobatidae are known for their ability to walk on water.
   • Researchers tracked the migration patterns of Hydrobatidae across the Atlantic.
   • Several species within Hydrobatidae are threatened by climate change.

   🇩🇪Taxonomische Familie der Meeresvögel

2. Common name: storm petrels C1 informal

   The birds belonging to the family Hydrobatidae, often referred to as storm petrels due to their habit of appearing during storms.

   • Storm petrels (Hydrobatidae) are sometimes called 'Mother Carey's chickens'.
   • The Hydrobatidae family includes the European storm petrel.
   • Birdwatchers often spot Hydrobatidae near the coast after a storm.

   🇩🇪Sturmschwalben