Bonin Petrel

Pterodroma hypoleuca

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Procellariiformes · Procellariidae

About

The Bonin petrel or nunulu is a seabird in the family Procellariidae. It is a small gadfly petrel that is found in the northwest Pacific Ocean. Its secretive habits, remote breeding colonies and limited range have resulted in few studies and many aspects of the species' biology are poorly known.

Fun Fact

Its secretive habits, remote breeding colonies and limited range have resulted in few studies and many aspects of the species' biology are poorly known.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the northwest Pacific Ocean.

Diet

Prey items are fish from the family Myctophidae (lantern fish) and Sternoptychidae (hatchetfish).

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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