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Southern Giant Petrel

Southern Giant Petrel

Macronectes giganteus

🐦 Bird

About Southern Giant Petrel

Large seabirds with a wingspan of up to 2 meters, Southern Giant Petrels are opportunistic feeders that scavenge on carrion and prey on smaller seabirds. They have a distinctive tube nose and can be identified by their pale or dark color morphs.

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