Pincoya Storm-Petrel
NamePincoya Storm-Petrel
Common NamePincoya Storm-Petrel
Scientific NameOceanites pincoyae
FamilyOceanitidae
Wingspan (cm)34.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsOverall sooty brown plumage with a prominent white flash on the underwing coverts. The primary shafts are pale, and a faint pale bar is visible on the upperwing. The rump is dark, distinguishing it from some other storm-petrel species.
Vocalization / CallGenerally silent at sea, but may produce soft chirps or purring sounds near breeding colonies, which are typically located in burrows or crevices.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Humboldt Current system, primarily found in the fjords and channels of southern Chile, with its breeding grounds located on offshore islands.
Identifying FeaturesDark sooty-brown plumage, Prominent white flash on underwing coverts, Pale primary shafts, Dark rump, Small size, Pattering flight over water
Description
The Pincoya Storm-Petrel is a small, dark seabird known for its distinctive white underwing flash and pale primary shafts. It typically forages by pattering its feet on the water surface while hovering, often in the sheltered waters of fjords and channels.
