Jamaican Petrel

Pterodroma caribbaea

Jamaican Petrel (Pterodroma caribbaea) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Jamaican Petrel (Pterodroma caribbaea) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 278 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

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

Where it lives

Montane eastern Jamaica

Oceans & Seabirds

Quick facts

Weight: 278 g
Diet: Aquatic hunters
Family: Procellariidae
Order: Procellariiformes
Habitat: Wetland, lake & coast

How to identify

Similar birds

Endangered

Biology & behaviour

Diet

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

The Jamaican Petrel (Pterodroma caribbaea) belongs to the Procellariidae family of the order Procellariiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers AO montane e Jamaica.

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 278 g, with a wing length of about 27.4 cm and a tail of around 13 cm.

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Jamaican Petrel?

The Jamaican Petrel is a large bird that weighs around 278 g.

Where does the Jamaican Petrel live?

The Jamaican Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering AO montane e Jamaica, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.

What family does the Jamaican Petrel belong to?

The Jamaican Petrel (Pterodroma caribbaea) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.

What does the Jamaican Petrel eat?

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

Does the Jamaican Petrel migrate?

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

Is the Jamaican Petrel endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List