Polynesian Storm Petrel

About the Polynesian Storm Petrel

The Polynesian storm petrel is a species of seabird in the family Oceanitidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Nesofregetta. This species is markedly polymorphic, consisting of several subspecies. At one time the light-colored variety were even considered a species on their own. However, subspecies are not generally accepted today.

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Where the Polynesian Storm Petrel lives

Recorded as a rare visitor in Australia, Chile, Cook Islands, New Caledonia, Tonga, Fiji.

When to see the Polynesian Storm Petrel

Peak activity in October · a passage migrant species across most of its range

Easily confused with

New Caledonian Storm PetrelFregetta lineataThe New Caledonian storm petrel is a species of bird in the family Oceanitidae. Pincoya Storm PetrelOceanites pincoyaeThe holotype, a female, which was captured, examined, and released afterwards on 19 February 2011 has the following measurements: head and bill length 32.9 mm, exposed culmen length 11.5 mm, bill length from gape 12 mm, flattened wing length from chord 134 mm, tarsus length 31 mm, mid-toe length (with claws) 26.5 mm, tail length 57 mm, wing span 330 mm and a mass of 24 g. White-bellied Storm PetrelFregetta grallariaThe species is characterised on colour patterns, the condition of the nasal tubes, tail shape, structure of claws, and proportions of the leg bones.