Atlantic Petrel
Pterodroma incerta
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-incerta"></birdfyi-bird>The Atlantic Petrel (Pterodroma incerta) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 63.6 cm and a weight of 515 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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43 cm, wingspan 104 cm. Large; dark brown above with pale belly and dusky breast-band creating hooded appearance. Breeds Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island; ranges into south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Endangered; threatened by introduced predators and longline fisheries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 63.6 cm | 25.0 in |
| Weight | 515.0 g | 18.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 55 days. Fledging: 138 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma incerta |
Distribution
Atlantic Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family