Bulwer's Petrel
Bulweria bulwerii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="bulweria-bulwerii"></birdfyi-bird>The Bulwer's Petrel (Bulweria bulwerii) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.6 cm and a weight of 103.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family