Hawaiian Petrel
A species of Gadfly Petrels Scientific name : Pterodroma sandwichensis Genus : Gadfly Petrels
Hawaiian Petrel, A species of Gadfly Petrels
Botanical name: Pterodroma sandwichensis
Genus: Gadfly Petrels
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Description General Info
Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The Hawaiian petrel or ʻuaʻu (Pterodroma sandwichensis) is a large, dark grey-brown and white petrel that is endemic to Hawaiʻi. 
Size
23 - 41 cm
Life Expectancy
6-35 years
Feeding Habits
Hawaiian Petrel predominantly consumes squid (50–75%), supplemented by fish and crustaceans. Hawaiian Petrel's feeding involves nocturnal foraging at sea. Its dietary adaptations facilitate hunting in deep water.
Habitat
Characterized primarily as subhumid and subalpine, along the more densely vegetated south rim of the crater, ancient pähoehoe lava flows, variety of natural features, large lava tubes, bases of lava mounds
Dite type
Piscivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The Hawaiian petrel was formerly found on all the main Hawaiian Islands except Niʻihau, but today it is mostly restricted to Haleakalā crater on Maui; smaller populations exist on Mauna Loa on the island of Hawaiʻi, Waimea Canyon on the island of Kauaʻi, Lānaʻihale on Lānaʻi, and possibly Molokaʻi. It is also reportedly seen on the Galapagos Islands.
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Albatrosses and Petrels Family
Shearwaters and petrels Genus
Gadfly Petrels Species
Hawaiian Petrel 
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