White-winged Petrel
Pterodroma leucoptera
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-leucoptera"></birdfyi-bird>The White-winged Petrel (Pterodroma leucoptera) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.4 cm and a weight of 194.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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About
30 cm. Small; pale grey above with dark M-mark; white below with partial dark collar. Breeds Cabbage Tree Island (NSW Australia) and Pitcairn Islands. Vulnerable; restricted breeding range; feeds on squid and fish in subtropical Pacific.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm | 16.7 in |
| Weight | 194.5 g | 6.86 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 42-49 days. Fledging: 77-84 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma leucoptera |
Distribution
White-winged Petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family