Blue Petrel
Halobaena caerulea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="halobaena-caerulea"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue Petrel (Halobaena caerulea) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.2 cm and a weight of 201.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
26–32 cm, wingspan 60–71 cm. Blue-grey above with distinctive white-tipped square tail; white below. Resembles prions but tail pattern diagnostic. Breeds subantarctic islands (South Georgia, Crozet, Kerguelen). Ranges widely in Southern Ocean; feeds on crustaceans and small fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 41.2 cm | 16.2 in |
| Weight | 201.5 g | 7.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45-52 days. Fledging: 43-60 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Halobaena |
| Species | Halobaena caerulea |
Distribution
Blue Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family