About the Stejneger's Petrel
Stejneger's petrel is a species of seabird belonging to the family Procellaridae, the gadfly petrels, shearwaters and related species. This species is found in the tropical and subtropical Pacific Ocean, although as a breeding bird it is restricted to the Juan Fernandez Islands of Chile.
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Stejneger's petrel is a medium-sized, rather elegant seabird. it has greyish upperparts and white underparts. There is a dark "M" pattern across the upper wings and body. It has an extensive white forehead contrasting with the dark grey crown, which contrasts with the lighter grey back, there is frequently a white notch at the posterior end of this cap. The underwing is white with small black marks at the metacarpals and the tail has an extensive black tip.
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Where the Stejneger's Petrel lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, New Zealand, Australia, Japan.
When to see the Stejneger's Petrel
Peak activity in February · a summer visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Pycroft's PetrelPterodroma pycroftiThe Pycroft's petrel is small, measuring 26 cm (10 in) in length and weighing between 112–198 g (4.0–7.0 oz).
Bonin PetrelPterodroma hypoleucaThe Bonin petrel is a small gadfly petrel, 30 cm (12 in) long with a wingspan of around 67 cm (26 in).
Zino's PetrelPterodroma madeiraThis long-winged petrel is 32–34 cm (13–13 in) long with an 80–86 cm (31–34 in) wingspan, and an average weight of 290 g (10 oz).
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