Masatierra Petrel

Pterodroma defilippiana (Giglioli & Salvadori, 1869)

26 cmLength169 gWeight

Masatierra petrel (Pterodroma defilippiana) or De Filippi's petrel, is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Chile

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: November · Most records: Chile

Masatierra Petrel has been recorded at 2 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Valparaíso – PelágicoChile269 records
Quintero – PelágicoChile138 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Chile

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

Masatierra petrel (Pterodroma defilippiana) or De Filippi's petrel, is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. It is endemic to Chile where it nests in the Juan Fernández Islands (including Masatierra) and Desventuradas Islands. Its natural habitats are open seas and rocky shores.

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Questions

How big is the Masatierra Petrel?

The Masatierra Petrel is about 26 cm long and weighs around 169 g.

Where does the Masatierra Petrel live?

Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: San Ambrosio and San Felix (Desventuradas Islands, far west of north-central Chile) and Santa Clara (southwest of Robinson Crusoe=Mas a Tierra, Juan Fernandez Islands, far west of central Chile). It is most often recorded in Chile.

When is the best time to see the Masatierra Petrel?

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

Is the Masatierra Petrel endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Masatierra Petrel as Vulnerable.

What does the Masatierra Petrel eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Masatierra Petrel in?

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

At a glance

Length: 26 cm
Weight: 169 g
Habitat: Ocean
Diet: Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle: Varied
Migration: Partial migrant
Conservation: Vulnerable

More measurements

Wing: 226 mm
Tail: 95 mm
Bill: 28 mm
Tarsus: 28 mm

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

Range

Pacific Ocean: San Ambrosio and San Felix (Desventuradas Islands, far west of north-central Chile) and Santa Clara (southwest of Robinson Crusoe=Mas a Tierra, Juan Fernandez Islands, far west of central Chile)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2