Gould's Petrel

Gould's Petrel

Pterodroma leucoptera

Vulnerable

Aves · Procellariiformes · Procellariidae

About

Gould's petrel is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. The common name commemorates the English ornithologist and bird artist John Gould (1804–1881).

Fun Fact

The common name commemorates the English ornithologist and bird artist John Gould (1804–1881).

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat small cephalopods and fish, and that variation in foraging success is substantial.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Degradation
  • Overexploitation
  • Invasive Species
  • Climate Change