EndangeredLegendaryInvertebratesMarineCavity nestLarge · 394 g
About the Henderson Petrel
The Henderson petrel 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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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in June · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Magenta PetrelPterodroma magentaeThis medium-sized petrel has a brownish-grey head, neck, and upper breast, with white underparts.
Chatham Islands PetrelPterodroma axillarisThe Chatham Islands petrel is a medium-sized petrel with a mottled dark-grey and white forehead, dark grey back and upper wings, and white underparts.
Collared PetrelPterodroma brevipesThe collared petrel is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae.
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