Natural history of animals; . Fig. 161. — Sooty Albatross. SWIMMERS. Ill The Petrels, in many cases are very small. Both liveon the ocean, but come on shore to rear their young. The Stormy Petrels, or Mother Careys Chick-ens, are the smallest ofweb-footed birds; butthey are able to fly aboutduring the most terrificstorms. While flyingclose to the water theyextend their legs, andthus appear to walk uponits surface. The word Petrel means little Fig. 162. — Stormy Petrel. Gulls and Terns. The Gulls and Terns have long and pointed wings,and are common upon the shores of all countries, and

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