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Bonin Petrel
Pterodroma hypoleuca
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Least Concern
Wingspan
45.6 cm
Weight
229.0 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
30 cm. Pale grey above with dark M-mark; white below with dark partial collar. Breeds Northwest Hawaiian Islands and Bonin (Ogasawara) Islands. Migrates to south Pacific after breeding. Feeds on squid and fish; population recovering after rat eradication on breeding islands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 45.6 cm | 18.0 in |
| Weight | 229.0 g | 8.08 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 49 days. Fledging: 82 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma hypoleuca |
Distribution
Bonin Petrel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bonin Petrel endangered?
The Bonin Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bonin Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 49 days. Fledging: 82 days.
How big is the Bonin Petrel?
The Bonin Petrel has a wingspan of 45.6 cm, weight of 229.0 g.
What order and family does the Bonin Petrel belong to?
The Bonin Petrel (Pterodroma hypoleuca) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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