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Bermuda Petrel
Pterodroma cahow
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Endangered
Wingspan
49.0 cm
Weight
329.8 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
38 cm. Dark grey-brown above; white below with dark partial collar. Critically Endangered; once thought extinct, rediscovered 1951 in Bermuda. Fewer than 140 breeding pairs on offshore islets. Recovery aided by artificial burrows; feeds on squid and fish in open Atlantic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 49.0 cm | 19.3 in |
| Weight | 329.8 g | 11.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 51-54 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 cahow |
Distribution
Bermuda Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bermuda Petrel endangered?
The Bermuda Petrel has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Bermuda Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 51-54 days. Fledging: 90-100 days.
How big is the Bermuda Petrel?
The Bermuda Petrel has a wingspan of 49.0 cm, weight of 329.8 g.
What order and family does the Bermuda Petrel belong to?
The Bermuda Petrel (Pterodroma cahow) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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