1. seabirds with long wings and webbed feet that spend most of their lives flying over the ocean

Examples

• Storm petrels are among the smallest seabirds in the world.
• The petrels glided effortlessly above the waves for hours.
• Giant petrels can have wingspans of over seven feet.
• We spotted several petrels following our ship across the Atlantic.
• Petrels nest in burrows or crevices on remote islands.
• The ornithologist studied the feeding habits of various petrel species.