Petrels, Shearwaters, and Diving Petrels
Henderson Petrel
Pterodroma atrata
ENEndangered
- Family
- Petrels, Shearwaters, and Diving Petrels (Procellariidae)
- Order
- Procellariiformes
Overview
The Henderson petrel (Pterodroma atrata) is a ground-nesting species of gadfly petrel in the family Procellariidae. Adults measure on average 37 cm. It has a uniform grey-brown plumage.
These birds are endangered.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Breeds Henderson Island and Moto Nui (southeastern Pacific); wintering range unknown.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Henderson petrel
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
