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Bermuda Petrel
Pterodroma cahow
Bermuda Petrel (Pterodroma cahow) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Bermuda Petrel (Pterodroma cahow) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 246 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)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 cahow
Where it lives
Rocky islets in Castle Harbour (southeastern Bermuda, west-central North Atlantic)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 246 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Procellariidae
- Order
- Procellariiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Bermuda 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 Bermuda Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Bermuda Petrel (Pterodroma cahow) is a species of bird in the Procellariidae family, part of the order Procellariiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers AO rocky islets in Castle Harbour (se Bermuda, wc North Atlantic).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 246 g, with a wing length of about 24.5 cm and a tail of around 11.7 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 15.9 million km² — a very large global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bermuda Petrel?
The Bermuda Petrel is a large bird that weighs around 246 g.
Where does the Bermuda Petrel live?
The Bermuda Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering AO rocky islets in Castle Harbour (se Bermuda, wc North Atlantic), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Bermuda Petrel belong to?
The Bermuda Petrel (Pterodroma cahow) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.
What does the Bermuda Petrel eat?
The Bermuda Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Bermuda Petrel migrate?
The Bermuda Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Bermuda 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 Bermuda Petrel's range?
The Bermuda Petrel has a mapped global range of about 15.9 million km².
Conservation
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