Stejneger's Petrel
NameStejneger's Petrel
Common NameStejneger's Petrel
Scientific NamePterodroma longirostris
FamilyProcellariidae
Wingspan (cm)68.5
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)140
Plumage DetailsDark sooty-grey upperparts, including the crown and nape forming a distinct dark cap. The underparts are white, with a dark leading edge to the underwing and a dark patch at the carpal joint. The face is white with a dark eye patch.
Vocalization / CallAt breeding colonies, Stejneger's Petrels produce a variety of high-pitched, squeaky calls and whines, often described as 'ti-ti-ti' or 'pee-pee-pee' notes. They are generally silent when at sea.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeBreeds on Masatierra (Robinson Crusoe Island) and Santa Clara Island in the Juan Fernández Islands off Chile. During the non-breeding season, it migrates across the Pacific Ocean to the North Pacific, ranging from Japan to the Aleutian Islands and the west coast of North America.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Long, narrow wings, Dark upperparts and white underparts, Dark cap and eye patch, Graceful, fast flight style, Dark underwing markings
Description
A small, slender petrel with long, narrow wings, typically seen gracefully gliding over open ocean. It has a distinctive dark upper plumage contrasting with white underparts, and a dark cap. This pelagic seabird is known for its swift and erratic flight.
