Seabirds

Zoobooks Series

by Beth Wagner Brust

A basic introduction to seabirds, of which there are more than 260 species distributed all over the world.

24 pages, Library Binding

First published June 1, 1991

Reviews

[Jenny T · Rating 3 out of 5]

This issue was much more informative and interesting than the other waterfowl issue. Did you know that seabirds produce oil in order to keep their feathers waterproof and bodies warm? The reason why seabirds preen so often is that their feathers become disheveled - this isn't a vanity issue, but a safety one! The albatross almost never flies but rides with the currents and can actually move up to 62 miles per hour. Frigatebirds are often mentioned, and are interesting - during courtship, they inflate their pouches; they can't swim. They can sleep and eat while flying, though, and they rest in low shrubs. They also chase boobies and snatch dropped food. Penguins are only Antarctic while auks live only in the North.

[Deborah Harris]

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