Beck’s Petrel
Pseudobulweria becki
Beck's Petrel (Pseudobulweria becki) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Beck’s Petrel (Pseudobulweria becki) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 409 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 Procellariidae Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels
- Genus Pseudobulweria
- Species becki
Where it lives
Likely breeds montane southern New Ireland (northeastern Bismarck Arch.)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 409 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Procellariidae
- Order
- Procellariiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Least Concern
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Beck’s Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of open sea and coastal waters, it swims and feeds in and around water.
Migration
The Beck’s Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Beck’s Petrel (Pseudobulweria becki) is a member of the Procellariidae family, within the order Procellariiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO likely breeds montane s New Ireland (ne Bismarck Arch.).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 409 g, with a wing length of about 23.8 cm and a tail of around 9.3 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.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 120,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Beck’s Petrel?
The Beck’s Petrel is a large bird that weighs around 409 g.
Where does the Beck’s Petrel live?
The Beck’s Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO likely breeds montane s New Ireland (ne Bismarck Arch.), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Beck’s Petrel belong to?
The Beck’s Petrel (Pseudobulweria becki) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.
What does the Beck’s Petrel eat?
The Beck’s Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Beck’s Petrel migrate?
The Beck’s Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Beck’s 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 Beck’s Petrel's range?
The Beck’s Petrel has a mapped global range of about 120,000 km².
Conservation
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