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Pterodroma baraui

Pterodroma baraui,Barau's Petrel

Its scientific name is Pterodroma baraui and its foreign name is Barau&#39. s Petrel, whose specific habits are unknown.The Reunion Shearwater flies low over the sea. They feed on invertebrates such as small fish, squid, and crustaceans, and some species often follow boats to feed on dead fish a

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Scientific Name Pterodroma baraui,Barau's Petrel
Length About 31 cm
Weight No textual research information is available
Lifespan No textual research information is available
IUCN Status LC
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    Its scientific name is Pterodroma baraui and its foreign name is Barau&#39. s Petrel, whose specific habits are unknown.

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    The Reunion Shearwater flies low over the sea. They feed on invertebrates such as small fish, squid, and crustaceans, and some species often follow boats to feed on dead fish and discarded food scraps.


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    Appearance

    The total length is about 310 mm. Forehead white, head to back neck black, back to tail rat gray; The tip of the tail feathers is black. The wing feathers are black, and the feather margin is mouse gray. Lower body white below throat.

    Distribution & Habitat

    It is found in the Indian Ocean (including Madagascar and nearby islands).
    They live in the sea.
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