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Fiji Petrel
Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
40.8 cm
Weight
132.5 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
30 cm. Small dark petrel; all dark brown with slightly paler chin. Critically Endangered; only one confirmed breeding record from Gau Island, Fiji. Fewer than 50 known sightings total. Possibly nests in highland forest burrows; one of the rarest and least-known petrels.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 40.8 cm | 16.1 in |
| Weight | 132.5 g | 4.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pseudobulweria |
| Species | Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi |
Distribution
Fiji Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Fiji Petrel endangered?
The Fiji Petrel has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Fiji Petrel?
The Fiji Petrel has a wingspan of 40.8 cm, weight of 132.5 g.
What order and family does the Fiji Petrel belong to?
The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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