Showing posts with label Hydrobates pelagicus. Show all posts
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Hydrobates pelagicus & Oceanodroma leucorhea - Faroe Islands 2005

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Faroe Islands Post issued WWF stamps features  Hydrobates  pelagicus &  Oceanodroma  leucorhea  in four stamps and a local FDC on June 6, 2005.The Hydrobates  pelagicus or Storm Petrel is a small bird, only the size of a House Martin, which it superficially resembles with its dark plumage and white rump. It is 15–16 cm in length with a 38–42 cm wingspan.
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