Antarctic petrel

The Antarctic petrel is a bird species that breeds exclusively on the continent of Antarctica or its nearby islands. It is part of the order Procellariiformes, which includes many species of petrels and albatrosses that inhabit the Southern Hemisphere. These birds are well-adapted to the harsh Antarctic environment, with rich offshore food supplies making the coasts a haven for seabird colonies.12

While many procellariiforms migrate, some species, like the Antarctic petrel, are more sedentary, breeding in the cold southern latitudes. They feed on crustaceans, fish, and squid found in the ocean. The Antarctic petrel is one of only three bird species that breed exclusively on the continent, alongside the emperor penguin and the South Polar skua.21