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.

• 🇵🇹Termo taxonômico científico que designa a família de aves marinhas conhecidas popularmente como petréis-de-tempestade ou painhos, pequenas aves pelágicas de voo flutuante que vivem em alto-mar.

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.

   🇵🇹Família taxonômica de aves marinhas

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.

   🇵🇹Petréis-das-tempestades