- Pterodroma ultima
Identification
38-41 cm in size, with a 97 cm wingspan. Dark gadfly petrel with pale flashes in the underwing. In some light conditions shows dark M on upperside.
Distribution
Breeds on islands in central south Pacific. Outside of breeding season ranges to eastern north Pacific and along the west coast of South America (November to May).
Taxonomy
Habitat
Rocky islets and cliffs.
Behaviour
It nests on cliffs.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2014. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.9., with updates to August 2014. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Murphy's Petrel. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 23 November 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Murphy%27s_Petrel