over the vast Antarctic through the air wings of the symbol of the revolution - petrel.This amazing bird anciently inspired poets and writers to create outstanding works.So who is Thunderbird?The bird, which has always been associated with us with something menacing and rampant?
nests it in a very severe places: on the coast of Antarctica, South Shetland Islands, South Georgia Islands and Prince Edward.
course, there are nesting on the Falkland Islands.In addition, it lost in the cold waters of the piece of land is also home to Thunderbird.Bird, this unpretentious and, therefore, can make even the most difficult conditions.
There are a huge number of representatives of the species, body sizes that range from 15 cm to one meter.But when they say "Thunderbird", often imagine a huge bird with a large wingspan.It
- giant petrel, body length reaches 85-90 cm and a wingspan of two meters record.
When you first look at it you will notice a massive head and a short, slightly curved beak.He, by the way, is so firm that allows its owner to easily bite the bones of the same penguins.If you look at the inside the beak, then his upper arch stretches long and flat tube is divided into two parts, the inner wall.It - nasal passages.
Yes, one of the few birds that have excellent sense of smell, is a Thunderbird.A bird can not compete on its severity with dogs or pigs, but the smell of potential prey feels fine.
Special mention deserve the powerful legs.Between three fingers on them stretched tight leathery membrane, and the fourth set aside and atrophied to the point of a small hillock.
Oddly enough, but walking is not among the favorite activities petrel: on land it is similar to much fat and the clumsy duck.But he floats great, and flies even better: there were occasions when these amazing creatures cross the oceans, never sitting down even sailing ships.
Nesting begins at the end of November.And again, in front of all the birds - he shearwater.Bird does not care about creating though a little decent nest egg vysizhivaya on the ground.
chick is born after a long two months.Four more about him tirelessly cared by both parents.Puberty young puffin reaches only 5-7 years.Considering that the life span of this species is about half a century, 7 years old - not too long.
This bird family petrels earned among the sailors of yesteryear dual glory.On the one hand, people have always admired his ability to soar for days in the air, accompanying ships.On the other - they were not too pleased extensive table of species of birds.The fact that the petrels feed on fish, but does not give up the bodies of seals, whales, penguins ... and people washed ashore by waves.
Whatever it was, but that these creatures are one of the recognized symbols of the sea and related professions.Most species of this family are listed as endangered, including listed and giant petrel.Bird photos which allow to ensure the beauty and majesty of this representative of the feathered world, a person needs protection, otherwise future generations will no longer see her.
