Jouanin's Petrel
NameJouanin's Petrel
Common NameJouanin's Petrel
Scientific NameBulweria fallax
FamilyProcellariidae
Wingspan (cm)85
Length (cm)31
Weight (g)185
Plumage DetailsUniformly dark sooty-brown plumage over its entire body, appearing almost black in some light. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallGenerally silent at sea. At breeding colonies, it produces soft cooing or purring calls.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the Arabian Sea and western Indian Ocean, breeding primarily on Socotra Island (Yemen) and possibly other islands in the region.
Identifying FeaturesAll-dark plumage, Long, narrow wings, Slender body, Wedge-shaped tail (often difficult to see), Gliding flight pattern
Description
The Jouanin's Petrel is a medium-sized, uniformly dark seabird with long, slender wings adapted for efficient gliding over the open ocean. It spends most of its life far from land, coming ashore only to breed in remote island colonies.
