Diving Petrels
Order: Procellariiformes. Family: Pelecanoididae
The diving-petrels are relatives of the petrels distinguishable only by small differences in plumage and bill construction. They feed on plankton by pursuit diving.
- Peruvian Diving Petrel, Pelecanoides garnotii EN
- Magellanic Diving Petrel, Pelecanoides magellani LC
- South Georgia Diving Petrel, Pelecanoides georgicus LC
- Common Diving Petrel, Pelecanoides urinatrix LC
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