Snow petrel (Pagodroma nivea) on a rock. This bird grows up to 41 centimetres in length with a wingspan of around 76-79 centimetres. It is native to Antarctica and feeds on cephalopods,molluscs,krill and carrion. It defends itself by squirting a stomach oil at intruders. Photographed on the South Shetland Islands,in Antarctica | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Allen, Steve |
Taille de l’image : | 5120 px × 3413 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |