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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Procellariiformes Procellariidae

Black-winged Petrel

Pterodroma nigripennis

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
173.7 g
Diet
Aquatic prey
Migration
Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 104

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 104).

DEF 66

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 66).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Pacific Ocean: Round I. (Northeastern of Mauritius & Central Mascarenes & Southwestern Indian Ocean); Lord Howe and Norfolk is. (far Eastern of Australia) & Grande Terre (New Caledonia) & Northern & Eastern North I. and Kermadec Is. (Northeastern of North I.) and Chatham Is. (Eastern of South I.; New Zealand) & Tonga and Cook Is. (Central Polynesia) & Bass Rock (=Marotiri & Southeastern Austral Is. & Eastern Polynesia) & and Rapa (Eastern Tubuai=Austral Is. & Southeastern Polynesia) Habitat: Marine & Coastal

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Pterodroma nigripennis

Which family does it belong to?

Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels (Procellariidae)

Where is it found?

Pacific Ocean: Round I. (Northeastern of Mauritius & Central Mascarenes & Southwestern Indian Ocean); Lord Howe and Norfolk is. (far Eastern of Australia) & Grande Terre (New Caledonia) & Northern & Eastern North I. and Kermadec Is. (Northeastern of North I.) and Chatham Is. (Eastern of South I.; New Zealand) & Tonga and Cook Is. (Central Polynesia) & Bass Rock (=Marotiri & Southeastern Austral Is. & Eastern Polynesia) & and Rapa (Eastern Tubuai=Austral Is. & Southeastern Polynesia)

Sources & credits

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