Phoenix Petrel
Pterodroma alba
The Phoenix Petrel (Pterodroma alba) is a legendary petrels, shearwaters, and diving petrel found in 5 countries, weighing about 259 g. The Phoenix petrel is a medium-sized tropical seabird, measuring up to 35 cm (1.15 ft) long, with a wingspan of 83 cm (2.72 ft).
About the Phoenix Petrel
The Phoenix petrel is a medium-sized tropical seabird, measuring up to 35 cm (1.15 ft) long, with a wingspan of 83 cm (2.72 ft). It has a dark brown upperparts plumage, white below and whitish throat. The sexes are similar.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Tonga.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in September. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Phoenix Petrel look like?
- The Phoenix petrel is a medium-sized tropical seabird, measuring up to 35 cm (1.15 ft) long, with a wingspan of 83 cm (2.72 ft).
- How big is a Phoenix Petrel?
- The Phoenix Petrel is a medium sized bird weighing about 259 g.
- Where can you see a Phoenix Petrel?
- The Phoenix Petrel occurs in 5 countries, including Kiribati, Chile, the Pitcairn Islands and French Polynesia.
- What birds look similar to a Phoenix Petrel?
- The Phoenix Petrel is most easily confused with the Collared Petrel, the Magenta Petrel and the Henderson Petrel.
- Is the Phoenix Petrel endangered?
- The Phoenix Petrel is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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