Scopoli's Shearwater

Scopoli's Pijlstormvogel

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The Scopoli's Shearwater breeds in the Mediterranean region and wanders off far over the Atlantic ocean. It is not often seen in the north of Europe.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calonectris_diomedea

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1178314/maps

Scientific name:

Calonectris diomedea

Presence in western Europe:

None

More information

Size:

Crow

Birdtype:

gulls or terns

Main colour:

Dark grey,

Dark brown

Beak colour:

Yellow

Beak shape:

Fish eater

Crown colour:

Light brown

Breast colour:

White

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

White

Rump colour:

Dark brown

Upperwing colour:

Light brown,

Dark brown

Underwing colour:

White

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

Red

Leg shape:

Webbed

Tail colour:

Dark brown

Tail shape:

Square