Defilippe's Petrel (Pterodroma defilippiana)

Other Names (World)
Masatierra Petrel, Defilippe's Petrel, Mas a Tierra Petrel, Mas Tierra Petrel, De Filippi's Petrel

Family
Procellariidae (Petrels, Shearwaters)

Size
26 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Giglioli & Salvadori, 1869)

Habitat
Pelagic. Breeds on sheltered cliff-ledges, crevices, caverns and amongst boulders at the foot of lava cliffs.

Range (Guide)

Chile (B), Southeast Pacific (B) (NB).

Juan Fern�ndez Is, San Ambrosio and San F�lix Is.

Population
Estimated population is 10,000 - 19,999 (2010) and stable.

Status VU
Threats include feral cats and coatis which are responsible for extirpation on several islands. Rats may also be of concern.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Nest
On sheltered cliff-ledges, crevices, caverns and amongst boulders at the foot of lava cliffs. In colonies.

Subspecies
Formerly placed in Cook's Petrel (Pterodroma cookii). Forms part of assemblage often referred to as subgenus Cookilaria.

No subspecies.

Similar Species
With Cook's Petrel (Pterodroma cookii) which has shorter and thinner bill and shorter tail, Stejneger's Petrel (Pterodroma longirostris) which has paler crown and nape, and lacks darker central tail feathers and Pycroft's Petrel (Pterodroma pycrofti) which is possibly inseparable, but ranges may not overlap.

References
See References.

Files:

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