White-faced storm petrel (90/124)

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A white-faced storm-petrel in flight, with very long legs and feet dangling below ready to push off the sea surface.

Scientific name
Pelagodroma marina
Common names
white-faced storm petrel, takahikare-moana, takahikare, frigate petrel, Jesus Christ bird, J C bird, Mother Carey's chicken, whitefaced storm petrel, white faced storm petrel
Location
Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand
Photo ID
14406