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Trindade Petrel

Pterodroma arminjoniana

Vulnerable
Wingspan
56.8 cm
Weight
371.0 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes

The Trindade Petrel (Pterodroma arminjoniana) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 56.8 cm and a weight of 371 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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37–41 cm. Polymorphic; pale morph grey-brown above with white underparts and dark breast-band; dark morph all sooty. Breeds Trindade Island (Brazil) and Round Island (Mauritius). Ranges in tropical Atlantic and Indian oceans; feeds on squid and flying fish.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 56.8 cm 22.4 in
Weight 371.0 g 13.09 oz

Conservation Status

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CR,NO. Incubation: 53 days. Fledging: 90-100 days.

Clutch Size

1

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Family Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Pterodroma
Species Pterodroma arminjoniana

Distribution

Trindade Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Trindade Petrel endangered?
The Trindade Petrel has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Trindade Petrel nest?
Nest type: CR,NO. Incubation: 53 days. Fledging: 90-100 days.
How big is the Trindade Petrel?
The Trindade Petrel has a wingspan of 56.8 cm, weight of 371.0 g.
What order and family does the Trindade Petrel belong to?
The Trindade Petrel (Pterodroma arminjoniana) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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