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• The British storm petrel is the smallest seabird among all existing ones, reaching a length of 14–17 cm and a weight of 20–38 g. Its wingspan varies from 36 to 39 cm.
• The British storm petrel spends almost its entire life at sea, appearing on land only to reproduce. It uses its sense of smell during the day to find food, and at night to find its nest.
• Chicks of the British storm petrel lose so much weight in 8–12 days that they can take flight and begin a long journey south. Adults leave them during this period.
• The British storm petrel defends itself by regurgitating oil from its stomach. When disturbed, it uses this method of defense.