Spectacled Petrel
Procellaria conspicillata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="procellaria-conspicillata"></birdfyi-bird>The Spectacled Petrel (Procellaria conspicillata) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 71 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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58 cm. Large, sooty-black petrel; ivory bill with dark markings; diagnostic white spectacle marks around eye. Breeds only Inaccessible Island (Tristan da Cunha). Vulnerable; entire breeding population on a single isolated island; at risk from longline fisheries and storms.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 71.0 cm | 28.0 in |
| Weight | 1162.5 g | 41.01 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Procellaria |
| Species | Procellaria conspicillata |
Distribution
Spectacled Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family