Storm-Petrels
Order: Procellariiformes. Family: Hydrobatidae
The storm-petrels are relatives of the petrels, and are the smallest of sea-birds. They feed on planktonic crustaceans and small fish picked from the surface, typically while hovering. The flight is fluttering and sometimes bat-like. There are 21 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Fiji.
| Species | Viti Levu | Vanua Levu | Taveuni | Kadavu | Lomaiviti | Lau | Rotuma | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson's Storm-Petrel Oceanites oceanicus |
P | |||||||
| White-faced Storm-Petrel Pelagodroma marina |
V | |||||||
| Black-bellied Storm-Petrel Fregetta tropica |
V | |||||||
| Polynesian Storm-petrel Nesofregatta fuliginosa |
B | B | B | B | B | |||
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Fiji