Wildlifeof Sumatra
Barau's Petrel
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Pterodroma baraui
Basic stats
Range
Main breeding site on Réunion, Indian Ocean
Size
About 40cm
Barau's petrel is a medium-sized gadfly petrel about 40 cm long, whose main breeding site is the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. It has white underparts and forehead, a black bill, and dark upperparts with a moderately distinct M pattern across the wings and back (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Barau's Petrel found?
- Main breeding site on Réunion, Indian Ocean
- How big is the Barau's Petrel?
- About 40cm