Juan Fernandez Petrel (species: Pterodroma (Pterodroma) externa) in Australian Birds (Gaia Guide)
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Pterodroma (Pterodroma) externa
Juan Fernandez Petrel


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Procellariiformes
Family Procellariidae
Genus Pterodroma
Species Pterodroma (Pterodroma) externa
Status vulnerable

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Distinguishing features

The upperparts are dark brownish-grey and there is a black M-shaped marking across the extended wings. The underparts are white, with the underside of the wing edged is black. The face is white, with a black "cap" extending to below the eyes. The bill is black with a hooked tip and houses the tubular nostrils that are unique to Procellariiformes. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 43 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • From 95 cm to 97 cm

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Distribution


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