Petrel Elliot’s Storm (Oceanites gracilis) in flight – Galapagos

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Petrel Elliot’s Storm (Oceanites gracilis) in flight – Galapagos

How dainty is this bird?  It was following behind our sailing boat obviously hoping for scraps.

  • Species:Elliot's Storm-Petrel (Oceanites gracilis)
  • Bird Type:Juvenile
  • FamilyStorm Petrels (Hydrobatidae)
  • Date Taken20120723
  • Location:Espinoza Point
  • Area:Fernandina Island
  • Country:Galapagos
  • Region:Southern America
Photo File Ref: BOG02803ec Petrel Elliot's Storm (juv) 1 SW Isabela Galapagos Jul12 PH8_6724
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