Band-rumped Storm Petrel and Leach's Storm Petrel

Alternative Title

Rare Florida Specimens

Creator

• Wes Biggs

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Creation Date

10-10-1977

Abstract

A Leach's storm petrel (Hydrobates leucorhous) lies side by side with a band-rumped storm petrel (Oceanodroma castro) for comparison. Though their plumages are almost exactly the same in color, the Leach's storm petrel is slightly larger.

Alt Text

Two preserved birds mounted on a blue background with labels underneath them. The birds are displayed side by side, facing the same direction.

Keywords

Birds, Birding, Ornithology, Leach's storm petrel, Oceanodroma castro

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

Manatee County (Fla.); Pinellas County (Fla.); Anna Maria Island (Fla.); St. Petersburg Beach (Fla.)

Physical Collection

Florida Ornithological Society records

Box

1

Folder

17

Digital Date

2023

Media Type

Color photographs

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Note

The publication date refers to the date of collection.

Identifier

fos_images_2395

Recommended Citation

Biggs, Wes, "Band-rumped Storm Petrel and Leach's Storm Petrel" (1977). Florida Ornithological Society - Images. Image 1396.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/fos_images/1396