Trindade Petrel

About the Trindade Petrel

The Trindade petrel, also known as the Round island petrel, is a species of seabird and a member of the gadfly petrels. The bird is 35–39 cm (14–15 in) in size, with an 88–102 cm (35–40 in) wingspan.

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Where the Trindade Petrel lives

Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, Brazil, Australia, Canada, Mayotte.

When to see the Trindade Petrel

Peak activity in May · a summer visitor species across most of its range

Easily confused with

White-necked PetrelPterodroma cervicalisThis species resembles the Vanuatu petrel, P. occulta, but is slightly larger at 43 cm (17 in) in length, 95–105 cm (37–41 in) in wing span and 380–545 g (13.4–19.2 oz) in weight. Bonin PetrelPterodroma hypoleucaThe Bonin petrel is a small gadfly petrel, 30 cm (12 in) long with a wingspan of around 67 cm (26 in). 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).