Storm Petrels
Storm-petrels are small birds which spend most of their lives at sea, coming ashore only to breed. They feed on planktonic crustaceans and small fish picked from the surface, typically while hovering or pattering across the water. Their flight is fluttering and sometimes bat-like. There are 22 species worldwide, two of which has been recorded in Sri Lanka.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson's Storm-petrel | Oceanites oceanicus | |
| Swinhoe's Storm-petrel | Oceanodroma monorhis |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Sri Lanka
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