Herald Petrel
Pterodroma heraldica
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-heraldica"></birdfyi-bird>The Herald Petrel (Pterodroma heraldica) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 56.2 cm and a weight of 278.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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37 cm. Polymorphic petrel; pale morph has white underparts with dark M-mark and partial collar; dark morph sooty brown. Breeds widely across central and south Pacific islands. Ranges in tropical Pacific; feeds on squid and fish. Closely related to Kermadec Petrel.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 56.2 cm | 22.1 in |
| Weight | 278.5 g | 9.82 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR,NO.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma heraldica |
Distribution
Herald Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family