Bonin Petrel
Pterodroma hypoleuca
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-hypoleuca"></birdfyi-bird>The Bonin Petrel (Pterodroma hypoleuca) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 45.6 cm and a weight of 229 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family