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Phoenix Petrel
Pterodroma alba
Phoenix Petrel (Pterodroma alba) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Phoenix Petrel (Pterodroma alba) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 259 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)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 alba
Where it lives
Phoenix (Kiribati, central Polynesia), Line, Marquesas, Pitcairn and Easter is. (=Eastern Is. group; southeastern Polynesia)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 259 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Procellariidae
- Order
- Procellariiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Phoenix 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 Phoenix Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Phoenix Petrel (Pterodroma alba) is a member of the Procellariidae family, within the order Procellariiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Phoenix (Kiribati, c Polynesia), Line, Marquesas, Pitcairn and Easter is. (=Eastern Is. group; se Polynesia).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 259 g, with a wing length of about 26.6 cm and a tail of around 10.1 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.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 22.3 million km² — a very large global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Phoenix Petrel?
The Phoenix Petrel is a large bird that weighs around 259 g.
Where does the Phoenix Petrel live?
The Phoenix Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Phoenix (Kiribati, c Polynesia), Line, Marquesas, Pitcairn and Easter is. (=Eastern Is. group; se Polynesia), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Phoenix Petrel belong to?
The Phoenix Petrel (Pterodroma alba) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.
What does the Phoenix Petrel eat?
The Phoenix Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Phoenix Petrel migrate?
The Phoenix Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Phoenix 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 Phoenix Petrel's range?
The Phoenix Petrel has a mapped global range of about 22.3 million km².
Conservation
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