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Magenta Petrel
Pterodroma magentae
Magenta Petrel (Pterodroma magentae) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Magenta Petrel (Pterodroma magentae) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 465 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Procellariiformes
- Family Procellariidae Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels
- Genus Pterodroma
- Species magentae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 465 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Procellariidae
- Order
- Procellariiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Magenta 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 Magenta Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Magenta Petrel (Pterodroma magentae) is a species of bird in the Procellariidae family, part of the order Procellariiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Chatham Is. (e of South I., New Zealand).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 465 g, with a wing length of about 30.6 cm and a tail of around 12.9 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.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1.8 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Magenta Petrel?
The Magenta Petrel is a large bird that weighs around 465 g.
Where does the Magenta Petrel live?
The Magenta Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Chatham Is. (e of South I., New Zealand), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Magenta Petrel belong to?
The Magenta Petrel (Pterodroma magentae) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.
What does the Magenta Petrel eat?
The Magenta Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Magenta Petrel migrate?
The Magenta Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Magenta 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.
What sound does the Magenta Petrel make?
1 real field recording of the Magenta Petrel — including its duet — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Magenta Petrel's range?
The Magenta Petrel has a mapped global range of about 1.8 million km².
Conservation
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