Jouanin's Petrel
A species of Bulwer'S and Jouanin'S Petrels Scientific name : Bulweria fallax Genus : Bulwer'S and Jouanin'S Petrels
Jouanin's Petrel, A species of Bulwer'S and Jouanin'S Petrels
Botanical name: Bulweria fallax
Genus: Bulwer'S and Jouanin'S Petrels
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Description
Description
The Jouanin's petrel (Bulweria fallax) is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. It is found in Djibouti, Indonesia, Pakistan, Kenya, Maldives, Mozambique, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Somalia, and Yemen. Its natural habitats are open seas and shallow seas. It has been recorded breeding on Socotra. 
Size
32 cm
Feeding Habits
Jouanin's Petrel primarily feeds on squid, fish, and crustaceans. It exhibits specialized foraging techniques, likely including surface seizing and diving. Unique adaptations allow jouanin's Petrel to exploit these prey efficiently.
Habitat
The general habitat of jouanin's Petrel is marine and pelagic, where these birds are typically encountered far from land over open oceans. They are known to breed on Socotra, specifically nesting in holes within tall cliffs that face the sea. The broader geographical regions of their habitat encompass tropical and subtropical waters where they are highly pelagic, seldom venturing close to shorelines except during the breeding season.
Dite type
Piscivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Albatrosses and Petrels Family
Shearwaters and petrels Species
Jouanin's Petrel 
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