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Black Petrel
Procellaria parkinsoni
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
72.6 cm
Weight
737.8333333333334 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
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
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
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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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black Petrel endangered?
The Black Petrel has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Black Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 56 days. Fledging: 96-122 days.
How big is the Black Petrel?
The Black Petrel has a wingspan of 72.6 cm, weight of 737.8333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Black Petrel belong to?
The Black Petrel (Procellaria parkinsoni) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
Similar Birds
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Atlantic Petrel
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Audubon's Shearwater
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Least Concern
Balearic Shearwater
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Critically Endangered
Bannerman's Shearwater
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Endangered
Barau's Petrel
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Endangered
Barolo Shearwater
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Not Evaluated