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Zino’s Petrel
Pterodroma madeira
Zino's Petrel (Pterodroma madeira) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Zino’s Petrel (Pterodroma madeira) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 201 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 Procellariidae Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels
- Genus Pterodroma
- Species madeira
Where it lives
Summer breeder in montane central Madeira (central Macaronesia, west of northern Africa)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 201 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Procellariidae
- Order
- Procellariiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Near Threatened
Near Threatened
Endangered
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Zino’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 Zino’s Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Zino’s Petrel (Pterodroma madeira) belongs to the Procellariidae family of the order Procellariiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers AO summer breeder in montane c Madeira (c Macaronesia, w of n Africa).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 201 g, with a wing length of about 25.3 cm and a tail of around 11 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 31.4 million km² — a very large global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Zino’s Petrel?
The Zino’s Petrel is a large bird that weighs around 201 g.
Where does the Zino’s Petrel live?
The Zino’s Petrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering AO summer breeder in montane c Madeira (c Macaronesia, w of n Africa), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Zino’s Petrel belong to?
The Zino’s Petrel (Pterodroma madeira) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.
What does the Zino’s Petrel eat?
The Zino’s Petrel hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Zino’s Petrel migrate?
The Zino’s Petrel is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Zino’s 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.
What sound does the Zino’s Petrel make?
1 real field recording of the Zino’s Petrel — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Zino’s Petrel's range?
The Zino’s Petrel has a mapped global range of about 31.4 million km².
Conservation
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