Barau's Petrel

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Barau's Petrel (<em>Pterodroma baraui</em>) is a species of Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels (<em>Procellariidae</em>) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwate…

Overview

Barau's Petrel (Pterodroma baraui) is a species of Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels (Procellariidae) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pterodroma; binomial: Pterodroma baraui; authority: (Jouanin, 1964).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Indian Ocean. Non-breeding range: tropical Indian Ocean mostly s of the Equator, off e, s Madagascar; to Arabian Sea and nw Australian waters.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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