Zino's Petrel
NameZino's Petrel
Common NameZino's Petrel
Scientific NamePterodroma madeira
FamilyProcellariidae
Wingspan (cm)85
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)275
Plumage DetailsThis petrel has dark grey upperparts, including the crown, nape, and back, contrasting with white underparts. A faint dark band often crosses the breast, and the underwings are dark. The face is pale, and it has a stout, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations at breeding colonies are nocturnal, consisting of a series of high-pitched, piping calls often described as 'pee-pee-pee' or 'wi-wi-wi', sometimes interspersed with purring or growling notes.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, mountain
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeZino's Petrel breeds exclusively on the island of Madeira, Portugal, nesting in burrows on high mountain slopes. Outside the breeding season, it disperses across the eastern North Atlantic Ocean.
Identifying FeaturesDark grey upperparts with white underparts, Pale face, Dark underwings, Long, narrow wings suited for pelagic flight, Nocturnal breeding activity and calls
Description
Zino's Petrel is a small, pelagic seabird with a distinctive flight pattern, spending most of its life at sea. It is known for its nocturnal breeding habits, nesting in burrows on remote mountain slopes.
