Soft-plumaged Petrel
Pterodroma mollis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-mollis"></birdfyi-bird>The Soft-plumaged Petrel (Pterodroma mollis) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48.6 cm and a weight of 315 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
32–37 cm, wingspan 83–95 cm. Grey above; white below with a distinctive dark partial breast-band and dark-streaked face. Breeds Tristan, Gough, and southern Indian Ocean islands. Ranges widely in Southern Ocean. Feeds on fish and squid; arcs steeply in strong winds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 48.6 cm | 19.1 in |
| Weight | 315.0 g | 11.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 50 days. Fledging: 90-92 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma mollis |
Distribution
Soft-plumaged Petrel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family