Atlantic Petrel
Pterodroma incerta
EndangeredAves · Procellariiformes · Procellariidae
About
The Atlantic petrel is a gadfly petrel endemic to the South Atlantic Ocean. It breeds in enormous colonies on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island, and ranges at sea from Brazil to Namibia, with most records at sea being to the west of the breeding islands, and along the subtropical convergence. Adults are about 43 cm long, powerful, large, stocky, dark in color with white belly. Their head can appear to be grey in worn plumage. Brown undercoating of wings and tail. These petrels can live on average of 15 years of age.
Fun Fact
These petrels can live on average of 15 years of age.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to the South Atlantic Ocean.
Diet
Feed on lanternfishes (Myctophidae) as they ascend to the surface at night, as well as on crustaceans and some fish.
Lifespan
15 years
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease