Monteiro's Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates monteiroi

Vulnerable

Aves · Procellariiformes · Hydrobatidae

About

Monteiro's storm petrel is a seabird species from the storm petrel family, Hydrobatidae. The cryptic species was once considered to be conspecific with the band-rumped storm petrel. The species is endemic to the Azores.

Fun Fact

Monteiro's storm petrel is only known to breed on a few islets in the Azores, with most breeding occurring on the Baixo and Praia islets off the coast of Graciosa.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurring on the Baixo and Praia islets off the coast of Graciosa.

Diet

Diet of Monteiro's storm-petrel is unknown, but analyses of stable isotopes in the feathers suggest that it differs from that of the band-rumped storm petrel as well.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change