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Barau's Petrel
Pterodroma baraui
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Endangered
Wingspan
53.8 cm
Weight
416.5 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
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
Endangered
IUCN Red List
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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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Barau's Petrel endangered?
The Barau's Petrel has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Barau's Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Barau's Petrel?
The Barau's Petrel has a wingspan of 53.8 cm, weight of 416.5 g.
What order and family does the Barau's Petrel belong to?
The Barau's Petrel (Pterodroma baraui) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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