Pelagic Charadriiformes
Pelagic Charadriiformes are a group of shorebirds that includes seabirds, gulls, terns, skuas, and auks(puffins). These birds are adapted to a wide range of habitats and are found in all oceans of the world. They are highly mobile and often feed on fish, squid, and crustaceans. These birds have long, pointed wings and many of the species migrate long distances. The most iconic species of Pelagic Charadriiformes are the albatrosses, which have the longest wingspan of any bird in the world.
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