White-headed Petrel
Pterodroma lessonii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-lessonii"></birdfyi-bird>The White-headed Petrel (Pterodroma lessonii) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 60.7 cm and a weight of 695 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
43 cm, wingspan 109 cm. Large petrel with white head, grey back, and white underparts; dark upperwing. Breeds Kerguelen, Macquarie, Auckland, and Antipodes islands. Ranges in subantarctic to temperate Southern Ocean. Feeds on squid and fish; nocturnal at colonies.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 60.7 cm | 23.9 in |
| Weight | 695.0 g | 24.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 50-61 days. Fledging: 107-118 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma lessonii |
Distribution
White-headed Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family