Bermuda Petrel
Pterodroma cahow
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-cahow"></birdfyi-bird>The Bermuda Petrel (Pterodroma cahow) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 49 cm and a weight of 329.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family