Pycroft's Petrel
Pterodroma pycrofti
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-pycrofti"></birdfyi-bird>The Pycroft's Petrel (Pterodroma pycrofti) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.8 cm and a weight of 156.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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26–28 cm. Small; pale grey above with dark M-mark; white underparts with partial dark collar. Breeds small islands off northern New Zealand (Poor Knights, Hen & Chickens). Vulnerable; migrates to North Pacific. Feeds on squid and fish; nocturnal at colonies; threatened by rats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 42.8 cm | 16.9 in |
| Weight | 156.5 g | 5.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45 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 pycrofti |
Distribution
Pycroft's Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family