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Pycroft’s Petrel
Pterodroma pycrofti
Pycroft's Petrel (Pterodroma pycrofti) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Pycroft’s Petrel (Pterodroma pycrofti) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 159 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 pycrofti
Quick facts
- Weight
- 159 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Procellariidae
- Order
- Procellariiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Pycroft’s 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 Pycroft’s Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Pycroft’s Petrel (Pterodroma pycrofti) is a species of bird in the Procellariidae family, part of the order Procellariiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO islets off ne North I. (New Zealand).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 159 g, with a wing length of about 21.4 cm and a tail of around 9 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 75.9 million km² — a very large global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Pycroft’s Petrel?
The Pycroft’s Petrel is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 159 g.
Where does the Pycroft’s Petrel live?
The Pycroft’s Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO islets off ne North I. (New Zealand), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Pycroft’s Petrel belong to?
The Pycroft’s Petrel (Pterodroma pycrofti) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.
What does the Pycroft’s Petrel eat?
The Pycroft’s Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Pycroft’s Petrel migrate?
The Pycroft’s Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Pycroft’s 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 Pycroft’s Petrel's range?
The Pycroft’s Petrel has a mapped global range of about 75.9 million km².
Conservation
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