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Which procellariiform birds breed along the shores of Antarctica?
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Procellariiform
Black-browed albatross (Diomedea melanophris).
Four species of procellariiform birds are known to breed on the shores of the Antarctic continent:
- Antarctic fulmar (Fulmarus glacialoides)1
- Giant petrel (Macronectes giganteus)1
- Snowy petrel (Pagodroma nivea)1
- Wilson’s petrel (Oceanites oceanicus)1
While many other species of the order Procellariiformes inhabit the Antarctic and subantarctic regions, these four are specifically noted for breeding on the Antarctic coastline itself. Wilson’s petrel is particularly notable for its resilience, as its nesting burrows may remain blocked by snow for days during its breeding season.12