About European Storm Petrel
The European storm petrel is a tiny seabird that spends almost its entire life at sea. It comes ashore to breed in burrows and crevices on remote islands.
It feeds on small marine organisms near the sea surface. At breeding colonies it is mainly active after dark, helping it avoid predators.
Habitat
Open ocean and remote islands
Diet
Plankton, small crustaceans, fish eggs and tiny marine organisms taken near the surface.
Nesting habitat
Crevices and burrows on remote islands and rocky coasts.
Identification
A tiny dark seabird with a white rump. It flies low over the sea and can appear to patter across the surface.
Distribution
A scarce breeding bird on remote islands and otherwise found over the open ocean.
Interesting facts
The European storm petrel is among the smallest seabirds found around Iceland.