
Black-bellied Storm Petrel
The black-bellied storm petrel (Fregetta tropica) is a species of seabird in the family Oceanitidae.
Species insights
Parks where hosts record the Black-bellied Storm Petrel
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Black-bellied Storm Petrel recorded here
Black-bellied Storm Petrel recorded here
Black-bellied Storm Petrel recorded here
Black-bellied Storm Petrel recorded here
Black-bellied Storm Petrel recorded here
Black-bellied Storm Petrel recorded here
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
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When and where to find the Black-bellied Storm Petrel
Hosts have recorded the Black-bellied Storm Petrel at stays in or beside Addo Elephant National Park and West Coast National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Where to base yourself
- Eastern CapeSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Eastern Cape
- Western CapeSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Western Cape
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Fregetta tropica
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Black-bellied Storm Petrel on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Black-bellied Storm Petrel in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Black-bellied Storm Petrel at stays in or beside Addo Elephant National Park and West Coast National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
What is the conservation status of the Black-bellied Storm Petrel?
The Black-bellied Storm Petrel (Fregetta tropica) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Black-bellied Storm Petrel?
The black-bellied storm petrel (Fregetta tropica) is a species of seabird in the family Oceanitidae.


























