Henderson Petrel (Pterodroma atrata)
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Henderson Petrel

Pterodroma atrata (Mathews, 1912)

394 gWeight

The Henderson petrel (Pterodroma atrata) is a ground-nesting species of gadfly petrel in the family Procellariidae.

Busiest months: June–July · Most records: Pitcairn Islands

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

Henderson Petrel has been recorded at 5 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Henderson Island – North LandingPitcairn Islands46 records
  2. Henderson IslandPitcairn Islands5 records
  3. Oeno IslandPitcairn Islands5 records
More places
  1. Ducie IslandPitcairn Islands2 records
  2. Pitcairn IslandPitcairn Islands1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Pitcairn Islands

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Henderson petrel (Pterodroma atrata) is a ground-nesting species of gadfly petrel in the family Procellariidae. Adults measure on average 37 cm. It has a uniform grey-brown plumage.

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Questions

How big is the Henderson Petrel?

The Henderson Petrel weighs around 394 g.

Where does the Henderson Petrel live?

Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: Henderson (central Pitcairn group) and Moto Nui, Eastern Islands (=Eastern Islands; southeastern Polynesia). It is most often recorded in Pitcairn Islands.

When is the best time to see the Henderson Petrel?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in June and July (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Henderson Petrel endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Henderson Petrel as Endangered.

What does the Henderson Petrel eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Henderson Petrel in?

It belongs to the family Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels (Procellariidae), order Procellariiformes.

At a glance

Weight
394 g
Habitat
Ocean
Diet
Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
295 mm
Tail
100 mm
Bill
31 mm
Tarsus
37 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Pacific Ocean: Henderson (central Pitcairn group) and Moto Nui, Eastern Islands (=Eastern Islands; southeastern Polynesia)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Genus
Pterodroma

Other birds in the genus Pterodroma

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Henderson Petrel

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