Fiji Petrel

Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi

Fiji Petrel

One of the rarest seabirds alive, the Fiji petrel was known from a single specimen for over a century before living birds were photographed at sea. It snatches food from the surface without landing and is listed as critically endangered, breeding on just one Fijian island.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Procellariiformes › Procellariidae › Pseudobulweria

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 344111.

FAQ

How deep does the Fiji Petrel live?
The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi) is typically found at 0–5 m.
How big does the Fiji Petrel get?
The Fiji Petrel grows to about 30 cm.