Magenta Petrel
Pterodroma magentae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-magentae"></birdfyi-bird>The Magenta Petrel (Pterodroma magentae) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 61.2 cm and a weight of 487.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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38–42 cm. Large dark-rumped petrel; brown above with pale forehead and whitish underparts. Critically Endangered; rediscovered in 1978 on Chatham Islands. Fewer than 150 known pairs; threatened by introduced predators and road lighting. Feeds on squid and fish at sea.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 61.2 cm | 24.1 in |
| Weight | 487.5 g | 17.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma magentae |
Distribution
Magenta Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family