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 20 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Malta.
- European Storm-Petrel Hydrobates pelagicus
- Leach's Storm-Petrel Oceanodroma leucorhoa (A)
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Malta