Monteiro's Storm Petrel
Hydrobates monteiroi
The Monteiro's Storm Petrel (Hydrobates monteiroi) is a legendary northern storm petrel found only in Portugal, weighing about 46 g. Monteiro's storm petrel is a seabird species from the storm petrel family, Hydrobatidae.
About the Monteiro's Storm Petrel
Monteiro's storm petrel is a seabird species from the storm petrel family, Hydrobatidae. The cryptic species was once considered to be conspecific with the band-rumped storm petrel. The species is endemic to the Azores.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, with peak activity in August. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Monteiro's Storm Petrel look like?
- Monteiro's storm petrel is a seabird species from the storm petrel family, Hydrobatidae.
- How big is a Monteiro's Storm Petrel?
- The Monteiro's Storm Petrel is a small sized bird weighing about 46 g.
- Where can you see a Monteiro's Storm Petrel?
- The Monteiro's Storm Petrel is endemic to Portugal, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Monteiro's Storm Petrel?
- The Monteiro's Storm Petrel is most easily confused with the Ainley's Storm Petrel, the Ashy Storm Petrel and the Black Storm Petrel.
- Is the Monteiro's Storm Petrel endangered?
- The Monteiro's Storm Petrel is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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