Monteiro's Storm-Petrel
NameMonteiro's Storm-Petrel
Common NameMonteiro's Storm-Petrel
Scientific NameHydrobates monteiroi
FamilyHydrobatidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsPlumage is uniformly sooty blackish-brown, appearing dark all over with no distinct white rump patch. The underparts are slightly paler than the upperparts.
Vocalization / CallGenerally silent at sea, but at breeding colonies, it produces purring, churring, and squeaking calls, often given from within burrows.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Azores archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean, breeding on specific islands such as Graciosa, Corvo, and Flores. It forages in the surrounding North Atlantic waters.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Uniformly dark plumage (lacks white rump), Forked tail, Erratic, bounding flight, Nocturnal at breeding colonies
Description
A small, uniformly dark seabird, Monteiro's Storm-Petrel spends most of its life at sea, coming ashore only to breed. It is known for its erratic, bounding flight over the ocean surface.
