Salvin's Prion
Pachyptila salvini
The Salvin's Prion (Pachyptila salvini) is a legendary petrels, shearwaters, and diving petrel found in 3 countries, weighing about 159 g. Salvin's prion, also known as the medium-billed prion, is a species of seabird in the petrel family Procellariidae.
About the Salvin's Prion
Salvin's prion, also known as the medium-billed prion, is a species of seabird in the petrel family Procellariidae.
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How to identify it
Salvin's prion is a small 29 cm (11 in) petrel with grey and white plumage, and a blue bill. Like the broad-billed prion it has lamellae in its bill in order to filter seawater for food.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in New Zealand.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, June, December, with peak activity in January. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Salvin's Prion?
- Salvin's prion is a small 29 cm (11 in) petrel with grey and white plumage, and a blue bill. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Salvin's Prion?
- The Salvin's Prion is a medium sized bird weighing about 159 g.
- Where can you see a Salvin's Prion?
- The Salvin's Prion occurs in 3 countries, including Australia and South Africa.
- What birds look similar to a Salvin's Prion?
- The Salvin's Prion is most easily confused with the Fulmar Prion, the Broad-billed Prion and the Antarctic Prion.
- Is the Salvin's Prion endangered?
- The Salvin's Prion is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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