Vanuatu Petrel

Pterodroma occulta

Vanuatu Petrel (Pterodroma occulta) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Vanuatu Petrel (Pterodroma occulta) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 445 g.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Procellariiformes
Family Procellariidae Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels
Genus Pterodroma
Species occulta

Where it lives

Vanua Lava (Banks Is., northern Vanuatu)

Oceans & Seabirds

Quick facts

Weight: 445 g
Diet: Aquatic hunters
Family: Procellariidae
Order: Procellariiformes
Habitat: Wetland, lake & coast

How to identify

Similar birds

Vulnerable

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Vanuatu Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Behaviour

A bird of open sea and coastal waters, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.

Migration

The Vanuatu Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.

The Vanuatu Petrel (Pterodroma occulta) is a member of the Procellariidae family, within the order Procellariiformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Vanua Lava (Banks Is., n Vanuatu).

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 445 g, with a wing length of about 28.7 cm and a tail of around 13.7 cm.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Vanuatu Petrel?

The Vanuatu Petrel is a large bird that weighs around 445 g.

Where does the Vanuatu Petrel live?

The Vanuatu Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Vanua Lava (Banks Is., n Vanuatu), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.

What family does the Vanuatu Petrel belong to?

The Vanuatu Petrel (Pterodroma occulta) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.

What does the Vanuatu Petrel eat?

The Vanuatu Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Does the Vanuatu Petrel migrate?

The Vanuatu Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.