White-necked Petrel
Pterodroma cervicalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-cervicalis"></birdfyi-bird>The White-necked Petrel (Pterodroma cervicalis) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.4 cm and a weight of 462.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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43 cm. Large gadfly petrel; dark above with white hindneck collar; white underparts with dark carpal bar. Breeds Kermadec and Phillip islands (Norfolk). Vulnerable; ranges in southwestern Pacific. Nocturnal at colonies; feeds on squid and fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 58.4 cm | 23.0 in |
| Weight | 462.5 g | 16.31 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Fledging: 100-115 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma cervicalis |
Distribution
White-necked Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family