| Giant Petrel | |
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Common
name: GIANT PETREL Scientific name: Southern Giant Petrel (Macronectes giganteus)
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 The giant petrel's hooked bill is a powerful tool for tearing food and also serves as a weapon. They build their nest on exposed rock, usually on a high point so they can survey the area. Photograph by: Jon Brack National Science Foundation |