Henderson Petrel
Pterodroma atrata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-atrata"></birdfyi-bird>The Henderson Petrel (Pterodroma atrata) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petreles y pardelas), within the order Procellariiformes (albatros y petreles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 59 cm and a weight of 320 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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36–38 cm. All-dark gadfly petrel; sooty-brown with slightly paler primary patch below. Breeds Henderson Island (Pitcairn Islands). Endangered; population estimated at 5,000–10,000 pairs but vulnerable to introduced rats. Ranges in South Pacific; feeds at night on squid.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 59,0 cm | 23.2 in |
| Peso | 320,0 g | 11.29 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 90 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Procellariiformes (Albatros y Petreles) |
| Familia | Procellariidae (Petreles y Pardelas) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Especies | Pterodroma atrata |
Distribution
Henderson Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family