Beck's Petrel
Pseudobulweria becki
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pseudobulweria-becki"></birdfyi-bird>The Beck's Petrel (Pseudobulweria becki) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 47.6 cm and a weight of 185 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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29 cm. Small; dark brown above and on breast; white belly. Critically Endangered; known from only two specimens collected 1928–1929 in the Solomon Islands and Bismarck Sea. No confirmed breeding site. Possibly nests on remote Pacific islands; one of the world's least-known birds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 47.6 cm | 18.7 in |
| Weight | 185.0 g | 6.53 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pseudobulweria |
| Species | Pseudobulweria becki |
Distribution
Beck's Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family