Tahiti petrel

Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi

The Tahiti petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi) is a seabird species belonging to the Procellariidae family. This medium-sized petrel has a dark plumage with a white patch on the rump and underwing. It is known for its graceful and agile flight, often gliding low over the ocean surface. The Tahiti petrel is a nocturnal seabird, foraging for fish, squid, and crustaceans under the cover of darkness. Breeding on remote islands in the South Pacific, this species faces threats from introduced predators and habitat degradation. Conservation efforts are focused on protecting its breeding sites and reducing threats from invasive species.

Habitat: Open ocean, remote islands