Fork-tailed Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates furcatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Procellariiformes · Hydrobatidae

About

The fork-tailed storm petrel is a small seabird of the storm petrel family Hydrobatidae. It is the second-most abundant and widespread storm petrel and is the only bird in its family that is bluish-grey in colour.

Fun Fact

The fork-tailed storm petrel is pelagic, spending up to 8 months in the northern Pacific Ocean.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on planktonic crustaceans, small fish, and squid, but also consume offal.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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