Black Petrel
Procellaria parkinsoni
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<birdfyi-bird slug="procellaria-parkinsoni"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Petrel (Procellaria parkinsoni) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 72.6 cm and a weight of 737.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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About
46 cm. All-black petrel with pale yellowish bill with dark culmen ridge. Breeds only Great and Little Barrier islands off New Zealand. Vulnerable; migrates to eastern Pacific after breeding. Threatened by introduced predators; feeds on squid and fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 72.6 cm | 28.6 in |
| Weight | 737.8333333333334 g | 26.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 56 days. Fledging: 96-122 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Procellaria |
| Species | Procellaria parkinsoni |
Distribution
Black Petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family