White-chinned Petrel
Procellaria aequinoctialis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="procellaria-aequinoctialis"></birdfyi-bird>The White-chinned Petrel (Procellaria aequinoctialis) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 76.5 cm and a weight of 1.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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About
51–58 cm, wingspan 134–147 cm. Large black petrel with distinctive white chin patch and ivory-yellow bill with black marks. Breeds South Georgia, Falklands, Prince Edward, Crozet, Kerguelen. Vulnerable; one of the most common longline bycatch victims in Southern Ocean.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 76.5 cm | 30.1 in |
| Weight | 1432.5 g | 50.53 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 57-62 days. Fledging: 87-106 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Procellaria |
| Species | Procellaria aequinoctialis |
Distribution
White-chinned Petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family