Polynesian Storm Petrel
Nesofregetta fuliginosa
Polynesian Storm Petrel (Nesofregetta fuliginosa) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Polynesian Storm Petrel (Nesofregetta fuliginosa) is a member of the Oceanitidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 70 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Procellariiformes
- Family Oceanitidae Austral Storm Petrels
- Genus Nesofregetta
- Species fuliginosa
Where it lives
Vanuatu, Grande Terre (New Caledonia), Fiji (perhaps extinct, western Polynesia), Kiribati, Marquesas, Gambier and Salas y Gomez (Easter group=Eastern Is.; eastern Polynesia), formerly also Samoa and Cook Is. (central, eastern Polynesia)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 70 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Oceanitidae
- Order
- Procellariiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Polynesian Storm Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of open sea and coastal waters, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Polynesian Storm Petrel is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Polynesian Storm Petrel (Nesofregetta fuliginosa) is a member of the Oceanitidae family, within the order Procellariiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Vanuatu, Grande Terre (New Caledonia), Fiji (perhaps extinct, w Polynesia), Kiribati, Marquesas, Gambier and Salas y Gomez (Easter group=Eastern Is.; e Polynesia), formerly also Samoa and Cook Is. (c, e Polynesia).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 70 g, with a wing length of about 19.8 cm and a tail of around 10 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 29.4 million km² — a very large global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Polynesian Storm Petrel?
The Polynesian Storm Petrel is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 70 g.
Where does the Polynesian Storm Petrel live?
The Polynesian Storm Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Vanuatu, Grande Terre (New Caledonia), Fiji (perhaps extinct, w Polynesia), Kiribati, Marquesas, Gambier and Salas y Gomez (Easter group=Eastern Is.; e Polynesia), formerly also Samoa and Cook Is. (c, e Polynesia), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Polynesian Storm Petrel belong to?
The Polynesian Storm Petrel (Nesofregetta fuliginosa) belongs to the Oceanitidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.
What does the Polynesian Storm Petrel eat?
The Polynesian Storm Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Polynesian Storm Petrel migrate?
The Polynesian Storm Petrel is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Polynesian Storm Petrel endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Polynesian Storm Petrel's range?
The Polynesian Storm Petrel has a mapped global range of about 29.4 million km².
Conservation
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