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Jamaican Petrel
Pterodroma caribbaea
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Not Evaluated
Wingspan
54.8 cm
Weight
278.0 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
36 cm. Dark sooty-brown throughout with slightly paler underparts. Possibly Critically Endangered or extinct; last confirmed sighting 1879 in Jamaica. Likely nested in Blue Mountains. If surviving, threatened by mongoose predation and habitat loss; only occasional sight records at sea.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 54.8 cm | 21.6 in |
| Weight | 278.0 g | 9.81 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma caribbaea |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Jamaican Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR.
How big is the Jamaican Petrel?
The Jamaican Petrel has a wingspan of 54.8 cm, weight of 278.0 g.
What order and family does the Jamaican Petrel belong to?
The Jamaican Petrel (Pterodroma caribbaea) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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