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Juan Fernandez Petrel

Pterodroma externa

Vulnerable
Wingspan
58.3 cm
Weight
432.5 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes

About

43 cm, wingspan 97 cm. Large; dark grey-brown above with white nape and underparts; dark carpal bar and partial collar. Breeds Juan Fernandez Islands (Chile); ranges across subtropical Pacific. Vulnerable due to small breeding range; feeds on fish and squid.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 58.3 cm 23.0 in
Weight 432.5 g 15.26 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: BU.

Clutch Size

1

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Family Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Pterodroma
Species Pterodroma externa

Distribution

Juan Fernandez Petrel has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Juan Fernandez Petrel endangered?
The Juan Fernandez Petrel has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Juan Fernandez Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Juan Fernandez Petrel?
The Juan Fernandez Petrel has a wingspan of 58.3 cm, weight of 432.5 g.
What order and family does the Juan Fernandez Petrel belong to?
The Juan Fernandez Petrel (Pterodroma externa) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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