Barau's Petrel
Pterodroma baraui
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-baraui"></birdfyi-bird>The Barau's Petrel (Pterodroma baraui) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 53.8 cm and a weight of 416.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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38 cm, wingspan 96 cm. Dark above with white forehead; white below with dark carpal bar and partial collar. Breeds only on Réunion; Endangered with around 4,000 pairs. Threatened by light attraction of fledglings; conservation lighting campaigns reduce strandings. Migrates to Indian Ocean.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 53.8 cm | 21.2 in |
| Weight | 416.5 g | 14.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma baraui |
Distribution
Barau's Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family