Fea's Petrel (Pterodroma feae)

Annual but rare in Gulf Stream waters off Cape Hatteras, NC, this species breeds on islands off the west coast of Africa. The best way to see one in the ABA area is from one of Brian Patteson's Seabirding pelagic trips.

	Fea's Petrel (Pterodroma feae) Off Cape Hatteras, NC 31 May 2007 Note white underparts and mostly dark underwings.
	Fea's Petrel (Pterodroma feae) Off Cape Hatteras, NC 31 May 2007
	Fea's Petrel (Pterodroma feae) Off Cape Hatteras, NC 31 May 2007 Note grayish hooded appearance.
	Fea's Petrel (Pterodroma feae) Off Cape Hatteras, NC 31 May 2007 From above, Fea's Petrels show a distinct dark "M" and a pale gray tail.
	Fea's Petrel (Pterodroma feae) Off Cape Hatteras, NC 31 May 2007 Fea's Petrel with Wilson's Storm-Petrels.

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