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Cook's Petrel
Pterodroma cookii
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
42.6 cm
Weight
194.33333333333334 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
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
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
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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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cook's Petrel endangered?
The Cook's Petrel has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Cook's Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 47-51 days. Fledging: 88 days.
How big is the Cook's Petrel?
The Cook's Petrel has a wingspan of 42.6 cm, weight of 194.33333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Cook's Petrel belong to?
The Cook's Petrel (Pterodroma cookii) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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