Wilson's petrel

Key features for distinguishing Wilson's from storm petrel include the long feet, which extend beyond the tail, the lack of a white underwing bar, white almost encircling the tail, and a different flight pattern, with almost constant pattering of the water at times.

Wilson's petrel

Wilson's petrel

Wilson's petrel

Wilson's petrel

Wilson's petrel

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