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giant petrel

/ˈdʒaɪənt ˈpɛtrəl/

Traducción: Ave marina de gran tamaño del género Macronectes, propia del océano Austral, conocida por su comportamiento agresivo al alimentarse de carroña y por su pico robusto y ganchudo.

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/ˈdʒaɪənt ˈpɛtrəl/C1formalscientific
  • esAve marina de gran tamaño del género Macronectes, propia del océano Austral, conocida por su comportamiento agresivo al alimentarse de carroña y por su pico robusto y ganchudo.

A large seabird of the genus Macronectes, found in the Southern Ocean, known for its aggressive scavenging behavior and powerful hooked beak.

  1. Large seabirdC1formal

    A large, aggressive seabird of the genus Macronectes, found in the Southern Ocean, known for its scavenging and predatory behavior.

    esPetrel gigante

    • The giant petrel is one of the largest flying birds in the Antarctic region.
    • Giant petrels are known to follow ships for food scraps.
    • Researchers observed a giant petrel attacking a penguin colony.