Mascarene Petrel
Pseudobulweria aterrima
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pseudobulweria-aterrima"></birdfyi-bird>The Mascarene Petrel (Pseudobulweria aterrima) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.6 cm and a weight of 220.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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35–36 cm. All-black petrel with hooked bill. Critically Endangered; breeds only Réunion Island; fewer than 250 adults estimated. One of the rarest seabirds. Threatened by introduced predators and light attraction; known mainly from bones and very occasional sightings at sea.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 50,6 cm | 19.9 in |
| Poids | 220,66666666666666 g | 7.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU,CR.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pseudobulweria |
| Espèces | Pseudobulweria aterrima |
Distribution
Mascarene Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family