Peruvian Diving Petrel
Pelecanoides garnotii
The Peruvian Diving Petrel (Pelecanoides garnotii) is a rare petrels, shearwaters, and diving petrel found in 2 countries, weighing about 220 g. The Peruvian diving petrel is a small seabird that feeds in offshore waters in the Humboldt Current off Peru and Chile.
About the Peruvian Diving Petrel
The Peruvian diving petrel is a small seabird that feeds in offshore waters in the Humboldt Current off Peru and Chile.
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How to identify it
Peruvian diving petrel is 20–24 cm (7.9–9.4 in) in overall length. Like the rest of the diving petrels it is a nondescript bird, with a dark back and pale belly, and blue feet, and can be separated from the rest of its family only by differences in its beak and nostrils.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Peruvian Diving Petrel can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Peruvian Diving Petrel?
- Peruvian diving petrel is 20–24 cm (7.9–9.4 in) in overall length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Peruvian Diving Petrel?
- The Peruvian Diving Petrel is a medium sized bird weighing about 220 g.
- Where can you see a Peruvian Diving Petrel?
- The Peruvian Diving Petrel occurs in 2 countries, including Chile and Peru.
- What birds look similar to a Peruvian Diving Petrel?
- The Peruvian Diving Petrel is most easily confused with the Magellanic Diving Petrel, the Common Diving Petrel and the South Georgia Diving Petrel.
- Is the Peruvian Diving Petrel endangered?
- The Peruvian Diving Petrel is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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