Polynesian Storm-Petrel
NamePolynesian Storm-Petrel
Common NamePolynesian Storm-Petrel
Scientific NameNesofregetta fuliginosa
FamilyOceanitidae
Wingspan (cm)48.5
Length (cm)22.5
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsMostly sooty-brown to blackish plumage, with a prominent white rump patch and white flanks. Some individuals may exhibit a white belly, contrasting with the dark breast.
Vocalization / CallGenerally silent at sea, but at breeding colonies, they produce soft chirps, purrs, and trilling calls, often heard at night.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeBreeds on remote islands in the central and south Pacific Ocean, including the Marquesas, Tuamotus, Gambier Islands, and Pitcairn Group. Disperses widely across the Pacific outside the breeding season.
Identifying FeaturesDark overall plumage, Prominent white rump patch, White flanks, Small size, Erratic, butterfly-like flight
Description
The Polynesian Storm-Petrel is a small, dark seabird known for its erratic, butterfly-like flight over the open ocean. It spends most of its life at sea, only returning to remote oceanic islands to breed.
