Juan Fernandez Petrel

Pterodroma externa

The Juan Fernández petrel (Pterodroma externa) is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. It nests on a single island off the coast of Chile, in the Juan Fernández Archipelago. It was previously classified as a subspecies of the white-necked petrel (Pterodroma cervicalis), which is found in tropical waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The Juan Fernández petrel is a large species of gadfly petrel, 43 cm (17 in) long). The upperparts are dark brownish-grey and there is a black M-shaped marking across the extended wings. The underparts are white, with the underside of the wing is edged black. The face is white, with a black "cap" extending below the eyes. The feet are yellow, dark brown at the tips. The bill is black with a hooked tip and houses the tubular nostrils that are unique to Procellariiformes.
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Carlos Eduardo Rivas Pérez
Saturday 14 May 2022 - 8:43am
Chile
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Lucas Quivira
Saturday 14 May 2022 - 8:43am
Chile
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Lucas Quivira
Thursday 17 Feb 2022 - 7:24am
Chile
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