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New Zealand Storm Petrel
Fregetta maoriana
New Zealand Storm Petrel (Fregetta maoriana) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The New Zealand Storm Petrel (Fregetta maoriana) is a member of the Oceanitidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 34.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Procellariiformes
- Family Oceanitidae Austral Storm Petrels
- Genus Fregetta
- Species maoriana
Quick facts
- Weight
- 34.5 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Oceanitidae
- Order
- Procellariiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The New Zealand Storm Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of open sea and coastal waters, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The New Zealand Storm Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The New Zealand Storm Petrel (Fregetta maoriana) is a species of bird in the Oceanitidae family, part of the order Procellariiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Little Barrier I. (e of n North I., New Zealand).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 34.5 g, with a wing length of about 14.1 cm and a tail of around 8.7 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 1.6 million km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the New Zealand Storm Petrel?
The New Zealand Storm Petrel is a small bird that weighs around 34.5 g.
Where does the New Zealand Storm Petrel live?
The New Zealand Storm Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Little Barrier I. (e of n North I., New Zealand), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the New Zealand Storm Petrel belong to?
The New Zealand Storm Petrel (Fregetta maoriana) belongs to the Oceanitidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.
What does the New Zealand Storm Petrel eat?
The New Zealand Storm Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the New Zealand Storm Petrel migrate?
The New Zealand Storm Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the New Zealand Storm Petrel endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
How large is the New Zealand Storm Petrel's range?
The New Zealand Storm Petrel has a mapped global range of about 1.6 million km².
Conservation
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