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Tristram's Storm-petrel

Hydrobates tristrami

Least Concern
Wingspan
35.5 cm
Weight
89.0 g
Family
Hydrobatidae
Order
Procellariiformes

About

Tristram's Storm-petrel, 24–25 cm, is one of the largest storm-petrels, breeding on small Hawaiian and Ogasawara Islands in the North Pacific. All dark; broad wings, moderate tail fork. Nocturnal at colonies in winter (October–April). Planktivore; poorly known at sea; winters south into tropical Pacific.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 35.5 cm 14.0 in
Weight 89.0 g 3.14 oz

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: BU,CR.

Clutch Size

1

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Family Hydrobatidae (Storm Petrels)
Genus Hydrobates
Species Hydrobates tristrami

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tristram's Storm-petrel endangered?
The Tristram's Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tristram's Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR.
How big is the Tristram's Storm-petrel?
The Tristram's Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 35.5 cm, weight of 89.0 g.
What order and family does the Tristram's Storm-petrel belong to?
The Tristram's Storm-petrel (Hydrobates tristrami) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Hydrobatidae.

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