The southern boobook is named after its distinctive ‘boo-book’ call.
Related species for the Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris)
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La Plata skate (Atlantoraja platana)
Information on the La Plata skate is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Snowy sheathbill (Chionis albus)
The sheathbills not only have the distinction of being the only widespread land-based birds in the Antarctic, but they are also the only…
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Spotted seal (Phoca largha)
The spotted seal (Phoca largha) varies in colouration from very light to very dark, but is generally pale on the underside, with darker…
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Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina)
Instantly recognisable by the large, inflatable proboscis, the male southern elephant seal is the biggest seal in its family. Males can…
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Salvin’s albatross (Thalassarche salvini)
This medium-sized, black-and-white albatross has only recently been considered a distinct species and separate from the shy albatross (…
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Cory's shearwater (Calonectris diomedea)
Cory’s shearwater is a large, brown and white seabird with a strong, distinctive flight, gliding above the ocean with only occasional deep…
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Great black-backed gull (Larus marinus)
The largest of the gulls, the great black-backed gull (Larus marinus) is a dominating predator that has been described as a “merciless…
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Fea’s petrel (Pterodroma feae)
Fea’s petrel is a medium-sized gadfly petrel, whose local name, ‘gon-gon’, is said to come from the wailing or cackling call given near the…
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Philippine duck (Anas luzonica)
With its rusty-cinnamon head and bluish-grey bill, the Philippine duck is a rather distinctive bird. The cinnamon coloured head is boldly…
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Gould's petrel (Pterodroma leucoptera)
A small and beautiful seabird which spends much of its adult life at sea, Gould’s petrel has a characteristic white forehead and contrasting…
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Southern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialoides)
This elegant seabird, roaming the southern seas, has a somewhat gull-like appearance with pale grey upperparts, with white flashes and dark…
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New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri)
The New Zealand fur seal has been recorded diving deeper and for longer than any other species of fur seal. Fur seals, along with sea lions…
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Socotra cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis)
The enormous colonies of Socotra cormorants form a spectacular sight. With their primarily black plumage, black bill, and black legs, the…
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Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos)
A relatively small albatross, the Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross is named after the yellow streak ending in a pink tip along the top of the…
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Angel shark (Squatina squatina)
With its exceptionally flat body and large pectoral fins, the angel shark (Squatina squatina) resembles a large ray more than a shark. Its…
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Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans)
The impressive wandering albatross has the largest recorded wingspan of any bird, reaching up to a massive 3.5 metres across. Juveniles have…
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Ross seal (Ommatophoca rossii)
Occupying remote, inaccessible ice packs surrounding the Antarctic, the Ross seal is perhaps the most enigmatic phocid (earless seals). This…
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Hooded seal (Cystophora cristata)
The hooded seal owes its name to the striking nasal appendage that adorns the head of sexually mature males. The wide, fleshy muzzle of…
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Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua)
This charismatic marine bird is easily distinguished from other penguins by its bright orange-red bill and the conspicuous white patches…
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Audubon’s shearwater (Puffinus lherminieri)
A majestic seabird with large, elongated wings and a streamlined body, Audubon’s shearwater (Puffinus lherminieri) is superbly adapted for…
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Brown skua (Stercorarius lonnbergi)
Information on the brown skua is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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South American fur seal (Arctocephalus australis )
The South American fur seal is a relatively stocky fur seal with a moderately long, flat-topped, pointed muzzle, a noticeable forehead…
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California sea lion (Zalophus californianus)
This highly social and intelligent species is well adapted to a semi-aquatic life-style. California sea lions swim using their fore-flippers…
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Christmas shearwater (Puffinus nativitatis)
A medium-sized, slender-bodied shearwater of the Procellidae family, the Christmas shearwater (Puffinus nativitatis) has a uniformly sooty…
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Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus)
One of the largest and most distinctive of all pinnipeds, the walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) is renowned for its enormous tusks, which can reach…
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Little gull (Larus minutus)
Aptly named for being the smallest gull in the world, the little gull (Larus minutus) is also distinguished by its broad, rounded wings…
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White-eyed gull (Larus leucophthalmus)
This gull species can be identified by its black head and upper breast, dark back and dark grey wings. The brown eyes are surrounded by a…
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Red-billed tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus)
The red-billed tropicbird is the largest of the three tropicbird species, a group of graceful seabirds best known for the two extremely…
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Parasitic jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus)
A cunning ocean predator, the parasitic jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus) is so named for its habit of stealing food from other birds, a…
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Erect-crested penguin (Eudyptes sclateri)
Erect-crested penguins are perhaps some of the most mysterious of all penguin species. This species is one of the largest of the crested…
