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An unmistakable dreamlike vision of a bird, whiter than the snowy Antarctic peaks and glaciers against which it flies.
At a glance
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Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Frequently lands to rest on icebergs, sometimes in small groups. Flight fast and erratic, often incorporating frequent flapping.
Breeds on rocky cliffs and ledges, both coastal and inland, and forages around the pack ice.
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