Stejneger’s Petrel

Pterodroma longirostris

Stejneger's Petrel (Pterodroma longirostris) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.

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The Stejneger’s Petrel (Pterodroma longirostris) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 143 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

VU Vulnerable

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 longirostris

Where it lives

Alejandro Selkirk (=Mas Afuera, Juan Fernandez Is., far west of central Chile)

Oceans & Seabirds

Quick facts

Weight: 143 g
Diet: Aquatic hunters
Family: Procellariidae
Order: Procellariiformes
Habitat: Wetland, lake & coast

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

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

The Stejneger’s Petrel (Pterodroma longirostris) belongs to the Procellariidae family of the order Procellariiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Alejandro Selkirk (=Mas Afuera, Juan Fernandez Is., far w of c Chile).

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 143 g, with a wing length of about 21.2 cm and a tail of around 10.6 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 47.5 million km² — a very large global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Stejneger’s Petrel?

The Stejneger’s Petrel is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 143 g.

Where does the Stejneger’s Petrel live?

The Stejneger’s Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Alejandro Selkirk (=Mas Afuera, Juan Fernandez Is., far w of c Chile), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.

What family does the Stejneger’s Petrel belong to?

The Stejneger’s Petrel (Pterodroma longirostris) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.

What does the Stejneger’s Petrel eat?

The Stejneger’s Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Does the Stejneger’s Petrel migrate?

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

Is the Stejneger’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 Stejneger’s Petrel's range?

The Stejneger’s Petrel has a mapped global range of about 47.5 million km².