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 (sturmvögel und sturmtaucher), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosse und sturmvögel). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gewicht | 325,0 g | 11.46 oz |
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: BU.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes (Albatrosse und Sturmvögel) |
| Familie | Procellariidae (Sturmvögel und Sturmtaucher) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Arten | Pterodroma occulta |
Distribution
Vanuatu petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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