Mascarene Petrel

Pseudobulweria aterrima

Mascarene Petrel (Pseudobulweria aterrima) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Mascarene Petrel (Pseudobulweria aterrima) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 232 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 aterrima

Where it lives

Montane Réunion (western Mascarenes; formerly also Rodrigues)

Oceans & Seabirds

Quick facts

Weight: 232 g
Diet: Aquatic hunters
Family: Procellariidae
Order: Procellariiformes
Habitat: Wetland, lake & coast

How to identify

Similar birds

Near Threatened

Biology & behaviour

Diet

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

The Mascarene Petrel (Pseudobulweria aterrima) belongs to the Procellariidae family of the order Procellariiformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers IO montane Réunion (w Mascarenes; formerly also Rodrigues).

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 232 g, with a wing length of about 25.3 cm and a tail of around 11.2 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 75,000 km².

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Mascarene Petrel?

The Mascarene Petrel is a large bird that weighs around 232 g.

Where does the Mascarene Petrel live?

The Mascarene Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering IO montane Réunion (w Mascarenes; formerly also Rodrigues), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.

What family does the Mascarene Petrel belong to?

The Mascarene Petrel (Pseudobulweria aterrima) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.

What does the Mascarene Petrel eat?

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

Does the Mascarene Petrel migrate?

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

Is the Mascarene 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 Mascarene Petrel's range?

The Mascarene Petrel has a mapped global range of about 75,000 km².