UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Procellariiformes Procellariidae

Herald Petrel

Pterodroma heraldica

UCIOC 2455

Herald Petrel

Pterodroma heraldica

Procellariiformes · Procellariidae

Herald Petrel (Pterodroma heraldica).

ATK147

DEF103

2392 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 35–39 cm
Body Mass: 394 g
Wingspan: 95 cm
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Partially migratory

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ATK 147

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 147).

DEF 103

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 103).

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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: Indian Ocean & Pacific Ocean: Round I. (Northeastern of Mauritius & Central Mascarenes & Southwestern Indian Ocean); Raine I. (few; Northeastern Australia) & Chesterfield Reefs (New Caledonia) & Tonga and Samoa (Central Polynesia) to Southern Cook & Austral & Marquesas & Tuamotu and Pitcairn groups and Rapa Nui (Easter=Eastern Is. group & Southeastern Polynesia) Habitat: Marine & Coastal

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Pterodroma heraldica

Which family does it belong to?

Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels (Procellariidae)

Where is it found?

Indian Ocean & Pacific Ocean: Round I. (Northeastern of Mauritius & Central Mascarenes & Southwestern Indian Ocean); Raine I. (few; Northeastern Australia) & Chesterfield Reefs (New Caledonia) & Tonga and Samoa (Central Polynesia) to Southern Cook & Austral & Marquesas & Tuamotu and Pitcairn groups and Rapa Nui (Easter=Eastern Is. group & Southeastern Polynesia)