Zino's Petrel
Pterodroma madeira
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-madeira"></birdfyi-bird>The Zino's Petrel (Pterodroma madeira) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.6 cm and a weight of 227.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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33–36 cm. Small gadfly petrel; grey-brown above with white underparts and partial dark breast-band. Critically Endangered; breeds only on Madeira's high central mountains (fewer than 65 pairs). Threatened by light pollution, introduced predators. Long-distance migrations to Atlantic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 50.6 cm | 19.9 in |
| Weight | 227.5 g | 8.02 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 53 days. Fledging: 85 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma madeira |
Distribution
Zino's Petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family