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Pseudobulweriaaterrima

Pseudobulweriaaterrima,Mascarene Petrel

The black-tailed shearwater (Pseudobulweria aterrima, Mascarene Petrel) has no details, but has recently been observed removing floating internal organs on the surface of the water.Petrel is a critically endangered species. Two bird sightings were recorded in the 1970s, but few sightings have been r

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Scientific Name Pseudobulweriaaterrima,Mascarene Petrel
Length 35-36CM
Weight 174-270g
Lifespan No textual research information is available
IUCN Status LC
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    The black-tailed shearwater (Pseudobulweria aterrima, Mascarene Petrel) has no details, but has recently been observed removing floating internal organs on the surface of the water.

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    Petrel is a critically endangered species. Two bird sightings were recorded in the 1970s, but few sightings have been reported since then. Their main threats come from invasive alien species and environmental pollution.


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    Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

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    Appearance

    The petrel is a gull with a length of 35-36 cm and a weight of 174-270 g, with a wingspan of 88 cm. The upper mouth structure is special, composed of a tubular nose, the mouth end is hooked, and the nostrils are formed into two tubes on the upper side of the mouth. On September 4, 2014, a female petrel was photographed with an egg protruding from her underbelly.

    Distribution & Habitat

    The sooty Shearwater is found in the Indian Ocean (including Madagascar and its nearby islands).
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