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 about 21 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in Ireland.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson's Storm Petrel | Oceanites oceanicus | (A) |
| European Storm Petrel | Hydrobates pelagicus | |
| Band-rumped Storm Petrel | Oceanodroma castro | (A) |
| Leach's Storm Petrel | Oceanodroma leucorhoa | |
| Swinhoe's Storm Petrel | Oceanodroma monorhis | (A) |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Ireland