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European Storm Petrel
Hydrobates pelagicus
The European storm petrel, British storm petrel or just storm petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus) is a seabird in the northern storm petrel family, Hydrobatidae.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Western Cape
Provinces where European Storm Petrel is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
20 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the European Storm Petrel
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Storms River Mouth Rest Camp (Tsitsikamma)
Garden Route National Park
From R 457a night
European Storm Petrel recorded here
Langebos Huts
Addo Elephant National Park
From R 2,093a night
European Storm Petrel recorded here
Wilderness Ebb-and-Flow Rest Camp
Garden Route National Park
From R 287a night
European Storm Petrel recorded here
Spekboom Tented Rest Camp
Addo Elephant National Park
From R 1,490a night
European Storm Petrel recorded here
Nyathi Rest Camp
Addo Elephant National Park
From R 2,901a night
European Storm Petrel recorded here
West Coast National Park
West Coast National Park
From R 1,646a night
European Storm Petrel recorded here
Nature’s Valley Rest Camp (Tsitsikamma)
Garden Route National Park
From R 294a night
European Storm Petrel recorded here
Matyholweni Rest Camp
Addo Elephant National Park
From R 2,426a night
European Storm Petrel recorded here
Addo Rest Camp
Addo Elephant National Park
From R 461a night
European Storm Petrel recorded here
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When and where to find the European Storm Petrel
Hosts have recorded the European Storm Petrel at stays in or beside Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park and Garden Route 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 Cape
Addo Elephant · Tsitsikamma
Eastern CapeSelf-driveStays in Eastern CapeWestern Cape
Garden Route · West Coast
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
Hydrobates pelagicus
Records
20
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the European Storm Petrel on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the European Storm Petrel in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the European Storm Petrel at stays in or beside Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Garden Route 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.
Where can you see the European Storm Petrel in South Africa?
The European Storm Petrel is most recorded in Western Cape (100% of records), based on 20 iNaturalist observations. 9 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the European Storm Petrel on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the European Storm Petrel?
The European Storm Petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the European Storm Petrel?
The European storm petrel, British storm petrel or just storm petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus) is a seabird in the northern storm petrel family, Hydrobatidae. It is the only member of the genus Hydrobates. The small, square-tailed bird is entirely black except for a broad white rump and a white band on the underwings, and it has a fluttering, bat-like flight.