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Collared Petrel
Pterodroma brevipes
Collared Petrel (Pterodroma brevipes) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Collared Petrel (Pterodroma brevipes) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 147 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Procellariiformes
- Family Procellariidae Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels
- Genus Pterodroma
- Species brevipes
Quick facts
- Weight
- 147 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Procellariidae
- Order
- Procellariiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Collared 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 Collared Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Collared Petrel (Pterodroma brevipes) is a species of bird in the Procellariidae family, part of the order Procellariiformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Vanuatu to Austral Is. (se Polynesia).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 147 g, with a wing length of about 21.2 cm and a tail of around 9.5 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 34.4 million km² — a very large global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Collared Petrel?
The Collared Petrel is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 147 g.
Where does the Collared Petrel live?
The Collared Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Vanuatu to Austral Is. (se Polynesia), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Collared Petrel belong to?
The Collared Petrel (Pterodroma brevipes) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.
What does the Collared Petrel eat?
The Collared Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Collared Petrel migrate?
The Collared Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Collared Petrel endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Collared Petrel's range?
The Collared Petrel has a mapped global range of about 34.4 million km².
Conservation
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