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the Petrels, in many cases, are very small. Both live 

 on the ocean, but come on shore to rear their young. 

 The voice of the Albatross is as loud as that of an Ass. 



The Stormy Petrels, or 

 "Mother Carey's Chick- 

 ens," are the smallest 

 of web-footed birds ; but 

 they are able to fly about 

 during the most terrific 

 storms. While flying 

 close to the water they 

 extend their legs, and 

 thus appear to walk upon 



Fig. 161. Stormy Petrel. 



its surface. The word Petrel means little Peter. 



GULLS AND TERNS. 



The Gulls and Terns have long and pointed wings, 

 and are common upon the shores of all countries, and 



Fig. 162. Tern. 



also on the larger rivers and lakes. They swim well, 

 but do not dive. The Gulls are generally light-colored, 



