Collared Petrel
Pterodroma brevipes
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-brevipes"></birdfyi-bird>The Collared Petrel (Pterodroma brevipes) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.4 cm and a weight of 137 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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About
30 cm. Polymorphic; pale morph has grey collar band contrasting with white breast; dark morph sooty grey. Breeds Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, Samoa. Vulnerable; threatened by introduced predators. Ranges in tropical South Pacific; feeds on squid and fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm | 16.7 in |
| Weight | 137.0 g | 4.83 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 42-49 days. Fledging: 77-84 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma brevipes |
Distribution
Collared Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family