Tropical and subtropical central Pacific Ocean. Breeds on Line, Phoenix, Marquesas, Pitcairn islands, Tuamotu and Tonga.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 30,000 (2010) and decreasing.
Status EN
Predation by feral cats is thought to be a major threat. The recent introduction of black rats R. rattus to a breeding stronghold may be a threat in the future.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Phoenix Petrel (Pterodroma alba) [XC75446]
by id from Motu Tabu, Kiritimati, Kiribati, Kiribati (call, call from burrow)
Breeding Season (Guide)
Does not breed in Australia. May have bred on Raoul Island, Kermadec Island and been exterminated by feral cats.
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Subspecies
May include Magenta Petrel (Pterodroma magentae).
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Tahiti Petrel (Pseudobulweria rostrata), superficially similar to light and intermediate morphs of Herald Petrel (Pterodroma heraldica).
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The Field Guide to the Birds of Australia Pizzey, G., and Knight, E., 1997, Angus & Robertson, Sydney ISBN 0 207 19691 5
Field Guide to Australian Birds Morecombe, M., 2000, Steve Parish Publishing Pty Ltd. ISBN 1 876282 10 X
Field Guide to the Birds of Australia Simpson, K., and Day, N., 1999, 6th Edition, Viking ISBN 0 670 87918 5
Reader's Digest Complete Book of Australian Birds 1988, 2nd Edition, Reader's Digest ISBN 0 949819 99 9
What Bird is That? 1984, Revised Edition, Angus & Robertson, Sydney ISBN 0 207 14846 5
Handbook of Australian, New Zealand & Antarctic Birds 1990 - , Oxford University Press, Melbourne ISBN 0 19 553244 9
BirdLife International Species Factsheet