Pelagic birds

Pelagic birds

Pelagic birds, also called oceanic birds or seabirds, live on open seas and oceans rather than inland or around more restricted waters such as rivers and lakes. Many of these birds have very long wings which give them the ability to fly for long periods of time. Some pelagic birds dive deep into the water to catch prey. Pelagic birds feed on planktonic crustaceans, squid and forage fish. Examples are the Atlantic puffin, macaroni penguins, sooty terns, razorbills, shearwaters, and Procellariiformes such as the albatross, Procellariidae and petrels.