Hawaiian Petrel
Pterodroma sandwichensis
The Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) is a rare petrels, shearwaters, and diving petrel found in 2 countries, weighing about 401 g. The Hawaiian petrel or ʻuaʻu is a large, dark grey-brown and white petrel that is endemic to Hawaiʻi.
About the Hawaiian Petrel
The Hawaiian petrel or ʻuaʻu is a large, dark grey-brown and white petrel that is endemic to Hawaiʻi.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Canada.
When to see it
Best months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Hawaiian Petrel look like?
- The Hawaiian petrel or ʻuaʻu is a large, dark grey-brown and white petrel that is endemic to Hawaiʻi.
- How big is a Hawaiian Petrel?
- The Hawaiian Petrel is a large sized bird weighing about 401 g.
- Where can you see a Hawaiian Petrel?
- The Hawaiian Petrel occurs in 2 countries, including the United States.
- What birds look similar to a Hawaiian Petrel?
- The Hawaiian Petrel is most easily confused with the Murphy's Petrel, the White-headed Petrel and the Mottled Petrel.
- Is the Hawaiian Petrel endangered?
- The Hawaiian Petrel is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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