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 2 species which occur in the Cook Islands.
- White-bellied Storm-petrel Fregetta grallaria
- Polynesian Storm-petrel Nesofregetta fuliginosa
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of The Cook Islands