Cook's Petrel
Pterodroma cookii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-cookii"></birdfyi-bird>The Cook's Petrel (Pterodroma cookii) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.6 cm and a weight of 194.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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About
26–30 cm, wingspan 66 cm. Pale grey above with dark M-mark; white underparts with dark partial collar and carpal bar. Breeds only on islands off New Zealand (Little Barrier, Codfish). Vulnerable; migrates to North Pacific. Feeds on squid and crustaceans.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 42.6 cm | 16.8 in |
| Weight | 194.33333333333334 g | 6.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 47-51 days. Fledging: 88 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma cookii |
Distribution
Cook's Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family