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Phoenix Petrel

A species of Gadfly Petrels
Scientific name : Pterodroma alba Genus : Gadfly Petrels

Phoenix Petrel, A species of Gadfly Petrels
Botanical name: Pterodroma alba
Genus: Gadfly Petrels
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Phoenix Petrel (Pterodroma alba) Photo By Don Roberson

Description

The Phoenix petrel (Pterodroma alba) is a medium-sized tropical seabird, measuring up to 35 cm (14 in) long, with a wingspan of 83 cm (33 in). It has a dark brown upperparts plumage, white below and whitish throat. The sexes are similar. The Phoenix petrel is found throughout oceans and coastal areas in the central Pacific Ocean. Their colonies can be found on Phoenix, Tonga, Kiritimati, Tuamotu, Marquesas and Pitcairn Island. Females lay one white egg on the ground surface. The diet consists mainly of squid, fish and crustaceans. Due to ongoing habitat loss, small population size, predation by invasive species and human exploitation, the Phoenix petrel is evaluated as endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Size
35 cm
Feeding Habits
Phoenix Petrel's diet consists primarily of squid (75%), supplemented by fish (14%), crustaceans, and invertebrates like water striders. Phoenix Petrel forages mostly by dipping mid-flight, also employing surface seizing and pattering techniques, and shows a preference for scavenging already dead squid.
Habitat
The habitat of phoenix Petrel is primarily marine and pelagic, where they are most commonly found in oceanic waters far from the mainland. They are regular visitors of their breeding colonies on low-lying islands, and they can be seen during the day and early evening. These birds often nest under vegetation such as trees or bushes when on land.
Dite type
Piscivorous
Phoenix Petrel (Pterodroma alba) Phoenix Petrel (Pterodroma alba) Photo By Don Roberson
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