Henderson Petrel

Pterodroma atrata

Henderson Petrel (Pterodroma atrata) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Henderson Petrel (Pterodroma atrata) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 394 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

EN Endangered

Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

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

Where it lives

Henderson (central Pitcairn group) and Moto Nui, Eastern Is. (=Eastern Is.; southeastern Polynesia)

Oceans & Seabirds

Quick facts

Weight: 394 g
Diet: Aquatic hunters
Family: Procellariidae
Order: Procellariiformes
Habitat: Wetland, lake & coast

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

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

The Henderson Petrel (Pterodroma atrata) is a species of bird in the Procellariidae family, part of the order Procellariiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Henderson (c Pitcairn group) and Moto Nui, Eastern Is. (=Eastern Is.; se Polynesia).

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 394 g, with a wing length of about 29.5 cm and a tail of around 10 cm.

It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 9.3 million km².

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Henderson Petrel?

The Henderson Petrel is a large bird that weighs around 394 g.

Where does the Henderson Petrel live?

The Henderson Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Henderson (c Pitcairn group) and Moto Nui, Eastern Is. (=Eastern Is.; se Polynesia), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.

What family does the Henderson Petrel belong to?

The Henderson Petrel (Pterodroma atrata) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.

What does the Henderson Petrel eat?

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

Does the Henderson Petrel migrate?

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

Is the Henderson Petrel endangered?

It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

How large is the Henderson Petrel's range?

The Henderson Petrel has a mapped global range of about 9.3 million km².