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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Procellariidae — giant petrels.
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Examples
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Some species characteristic of Marielandia are: southern fulmar (Fulmaras glacialoides); southern giant fulmar (Macronectes giganteus); cape pigeon (Daption capense); snow petrel (Pagodroma nivea);
Antarctic Peninsula 2009
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Varies species of marine birds have been recorded on the sea next to these islands which are probably the winter location of species that reproduce in Antarctica, such as the petrel gigante, Macronectes giganteus and the petrel moteado, Daption capense.
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The last survivors of the southern giant petrel Macronectes gigantous (VU) also breed on Gough, with an estimated 100-150 pairs.
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The last survivors of the southern giant petrel (Macronectes gigantous) also breed on Gough, with an estimated 100-150 pairs.
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Similarly, giant petrels Macronectes hallii display an elevated cardiac response to approaching tourist while sitting motionless on their nests
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