Black-winged Petrel

Pterodroma nigripennis

The Black-winged Petrel (Pterodroma nigripennis) is a seabird species belonging to the Procellariidae family. This medium-sized petrel has a predominantly dark plumage with a distinctive black cap and a white underbelly. It is known for its graceful and agile flight, often gliding low over the water surface. These birds are primarily pelagic, breeding on remote islands and spending most of their lives at sea. They are skilled foragers, feeding on fish, squid, and crustaceans. The Black-winged Petrel is known for its haunting calls and is often observed in large flocks during the breeding season. Threats to this species include predation by invasive species and habitat degradation.

Habitat: Open ocean, remote islands