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Trindade Petrel
Pterodroma arminjoniana
Trindade Petrel (Pterodroma arminjoniana) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Trindade Petrel (Pterodroma arminjoniana) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 394 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 arminjoniana
Where it lives
Trindade and Martim Vaz Is. (east of central Brazil, tropical southwestern Atlantic Ocean) and Round I. (northeast of Mauritius, central Mascarenes, southwestern Indian Ocean)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 394 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Procellariidae
- Order
- Procellariiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Trindade 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 Trindade Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Trindade Petrel (Pterodroma arminjoniana) belongs to the Procellariidae family of the order Procellariiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers AO, IO Trindade and Martim Vaz Is. (e of c Brazil, tropical sw Atlantic Ocean) and Round I. (ne of Mauritius, c Mascarenes, sw Indian Ocean).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 394 g, with a wing length of about 28.4 cm and a tail of around 11.3 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 47.4 million km² — a very large global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Trindade Petrel?
The Trindade Petrel is a large bird that weighs around 394 g.
Where does the Trindade Petrel live?
The Trindade Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering AO, IO Trindade and Martim Vaz Is. (e of c Brazil, tropical sw Atlantic Ocean) and Round I. (ne of Mauritius, c Mascarenes, sw Indian Ocean), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Trindade Petrel belong to?
The Trindade Petrel (Pterodroma arminjoniana) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.
What does the Trindade Petrel eat?
The Trindade Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Trindade Petrel migrate?
The Trindade Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Trindade 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.
What sound does the Trindade Petrel make?
1 real field recording of the Trindade Petrel — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Trindade Petrel's range?
The Trindade Petrel has a mapped global range of about 47.4 million km².
Conservation
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