Fiji Petrel

Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi

Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 143 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

CR Critically Endangered

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 macgillivrayi

Where it lives

Probably breeds Gau (central Fiji, southwestern Polynesia)

Oceans & Seabirds

Quick facts

Weight: 143 g
Diet: Aquatic hunters
Family: Procellariidae
Order: Procellariiformes
Habitat: Wetland, lake & coast

How to identify

Similar birds

Critically Endangered

Biology & behaviour

Diet

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

The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi) is a species of bird in the Procellariidae family, part of the order Procellariiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Probably breeds Gau (c Fiji, sw Polynesia).

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 143 g, with a wing length of about 20.4 cm and a tail of around 8.2 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.

The species has a mapped global range of roughly 147,000 km².

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Fiji Petrel?

The Fiji Petrel is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 143 g.

Where does the Fiji Petrel live?

The Fiji Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Probably breeds Gau (c Fiji, sw Polynesia), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.

What family does the Fiji Petrel belong to?

The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.

What does the Fiji Petrel eat?

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

Does the Fiji Petrel migrate?

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

Is the Fiji 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 Fiji Petrel's range?

The Fiji Petrel has a mapped global range of about 147,000 km².