Fiji Petrel
Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pseudobulweria-macgillivrayi"></birdfyi-bird>The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.8 cm and a weight of 132.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family