Ashy Storm-Petrel

Ashy Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates homochroa

Endangered

Aves · Procellariiformes · Hydrobatidae

About

The ashy storm petrel is a small, scarce seabird of the storm petrel family Hydrobatidae. It breeds colonially on islands off the coasts of California and Mexico, and is one of six species of storm petrel that live and feed in the rich California Current system.

Fun Fact

Bat Cave, on the north side of Santa Cruz Island in Southern California, has the largest nesting colony for the ashy storm petrel in the world, with over 100 nests.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives out of the breeding season separate from each other, and despite the fact that many individuals might seem to compete for burrows at the nesting colonies.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

31 years

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease