Peruvian Diving-petrel
Pelecanoides garnotii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pelecanoides-garnotii"></birdfyi-bird>The Peruvian Diving-petrel (Pelecanoides garnotii) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.8 cm and a weight of 193 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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22–24 cm. Small, stocky diving seabird; dark above, white below. Breeds coastal Peru and Chile; non-migratory. Uses wings to 'fly' underwater like alcids; feeds on anchovy and krill in the Humboldt Current. Endangered; highly vulnerable to El Niño events and guano harvesting disturbance.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.8 cm | 10.6 in |
| Weight | 193.0 g | 6.81 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 50-60 days. Fledging: 60-70 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pelecanoides |
| Species | Pelecanoides garnotii |
Distribution
Peruvian Diving-petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family