White-bellied Storm Petrel

Fregetta grallaria (Vieillot, 1818)

51 gWeight

The white-bellied storm petrel (Fregetta grallaria) is a species of seabird in the family Oceanitidae.

Most records: St. Helena, Norfolk Island

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

White-bellied Storm Petrel has been recorded at 5 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Norfolk Island – Phillip IslandNorfolk Island12 records
Nightingale IslandSt. Helena8 records
Nearshore waters (0-2mi/3km) - Gaggins Point to Rockhopper PointSt. Helena5 records

More places

Nearshore waters (0-2mi/3km) - AnchorageSt. Helena2 records
Edinburgh of the Seven SeasSt. Helena1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

St. Helena Norfolk Island

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 white-bellied storm petrel (Fregetta grallaria) is a species of seabird in the family Oceanitidae. It is found in Angola, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Maldives, Namibia, New Zealand, Perú, Saint Helena, and South Africa. Its natural habitat is open seas.

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Questions

How big is the White-bellied Storm Petrel?

The White-bellied Storm Petrel weighs around 51 g.

Where does the White-bellied Storm Petrel live?

Its breeding range: Southern Ocean: tropical and subtropical southern ocean islands: south-central Indian Ocean islands, Lord Howe Islands (far east of Australia), Kermadec Islands (northeast of North Island, New Zealand), Rapa (Austral Islands, eastern Polynesia) and San Felix and San Ambrosio (Easter Island=Eastern Islands group, southeastern Polynesia) and Juan Fernandez Islands (far west of central Chile). It is most often recorded in St. Helena and Norfolk Island.

Is the White-bellied Storm Petrel endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-bellied Storm Petrel as Least Concern.

What does the White-bellied Storm Petrel eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the White-bellied Storm Petrel in?

It belongs to the family Austral Storm Petrels (Oceanitidae), order Procellariiformes.

At a glance

Weight: 51 g
Habitat: Ocean
Diet: Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle: Feeds in the air
Migration: Migratory
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 169 mm
Tail: 77 mm
Bill: 19 mm
Tarsus: 37 mm

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

Range

Southern Ocean: tropical and subtropical southern ocean islands: south-central Indian Ocean islands, Lord Howe Islands (far east of Australia), Kermadec Islands (northeast of North Island, New Zealand), Rapa (Austral Islands, eastern Polynesia) and San Felix and San Ambrosio (Easter Island=Eastern Islands group, southeastern Polynesia) and Juan Fernandez Islands (far west of central Chile)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2