Vanuatu petrel
Pterodroma occulta
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-occulta"></birdfyi-bird>The Vanuatu petrel (Pterodroma occulta) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a weight of 325 g.
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37–40 cm. Dark above with white forehead and underparts; black partial collar. Breeds Vanuatu; poorly known. Endangered or Critically Endangered with very few confirmed nests. Described as full species only in 1984; nocturnal at colonies; feeds on squid and fish in tropical Pacific.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 325.0 g | 11.46 oz |
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma occulta |
Distribution
Vanuatu petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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