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Vulnerable

Seabirds & Tubenoses

Juan Fernandez Petrel

Pterodroma externa

Juan Fernandez Petrel (Pterodroma externa) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.

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The Juan Fernandez Petrel (Pterodroma externa) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 428 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

VU Vulnerable

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 externa

Where it lives

Montane Alejandro Selkirk (=Mas Afuera, Juan Fernandez Is., far west of central Chile)

Oceans & Seabirds

Quick facts

Weight: 428 g
Diet: Aquatic hunters
Family: Procellariidae
Order: Procellariiformes
Habitat: Wetland, lake & coast

How to identify

Similar birds

Not Evaluated

Vanuatu Petrel

Pterodroma occulta

Critically Endangered

Biology & behaviour

Diet

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

The Juan Fernandez Petrel (Pterodroma externa) belongs to the Procellariidae family of the order Procellariiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO montane Alejandro Selkirk (=Mas Afuera, Juan Fernandez Is., far w of c Chile).

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 428 g, with a wing length of about 29.1 cm and a tail of around 14.4 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.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 44.1 million km² — a very large global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Juan Fernandez Petrel?

The Juan Fernandez Petrel is a large bird that weighs around 428 g.

Where does the Juan Fernandez Petrel live?

The Juan Fernandez Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO montane Alejandro Selkirk (=Mas Afuera, Juan Fernandez Is., far w of c Chile), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.

What family does the Juan Fernandez Petrel belong to?

The Juan Fernandez Petrel (Pterodroma externa) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.

What does the Juan Fernandez Petrel eat?

The Juan Fernandez Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Does the Juan Fernandez Petrel migrate?

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

Is the Juan Fernandez 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 Juan Fernandez Petrel's range?

The Juan Fernandez Petrel has a mapped global range of about 44.1 million km².