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Bulwer's Petrel
Bulweria bulwerii
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Least Concern
Wingspan
40.6 cm
Weight
103.16666666666667 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
26–28 cm, wingspan 68–73 cm. All-dark chocolate-brown with long wedge-shaped tail; pale diagonal wing-bar. Breeds subtropical Atlantic and Pacific islands; migrates to tropical oceans. Buoyant, weaving flight close to water. Feeds on squid and fish at night.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 40.6 cm | 16.0 in |
| Weight | 103.16666666666667 g | 3.64 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-45 days. Fledging: 62 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Bulweria |
| Species | Bulweria bulwerii |
Distribution
Bulwer's Petrel has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bulwer's Petrel endangered?
The Bulwer's Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bulwer's Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-45 days. Fledging: 62 days.
How big is the Bulwer's Petrel?
The Bulwer's Petrel has a wingspan of 40.6 cm, weight of 103.16666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Bulwer's Petrel belong to?
The Bulwer's Petrel (Bulweria bulwerii) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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