Wilson's storm petrel

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noun

a small petrel, Oceanites oceanicus, that breeds in the Southern Hemisphere but ranges into the North Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

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Also called Wilson's petrel.

Origin of Wilson's storm petrel

Named after Alexander Wilson (1766–1813), Scottish-American ornithologist

Words nearby Wilson's storm petrel

Wilson-Mikity syndrome, Wilson's disease, Wilson's petrel, Wilson's phalarope, Wilson's snipe, Wilson's storm petrel, Wilson's thrush, Wilson's warbler, Wilson, Woodrow, wilt, Wilton

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