Abstract

The storm-petrels (Oceanitidae and Hydrobatidae) are a diverse and threatened group of marine birds. Three species of storm-petrels are breeding in the Atacama Desert: Elliot's Storm Petrel (Oceanites gracilis), Hornby's Storm Petrel (Hydrobates hornbyi), and Markham's Storm Petrel (H. markhami). After seven years of research and monitoring, here, we summarise the process of developing a conservation plan and discuss six research and management priorities needed for the conservation of the Atacama Desert storm-petrels.