Masatierra Petrel
Masatierra Petrel
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Defilippe's Petrel, also known as Masatierra Petrel, is a small gadfly petrel endemic to the Juan Fernandez Islands, Chile. It is characterized by its dark upperparts and white underparts.
Where to spot
Breeds exclusively on Santa Clara and Robinson Crusoe Islands in the Juan Fernandez Archipelago, Chile. Forages in the surrounding waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean.
How to spot
Look for its dark grey upperparts, white underparts, and a distinctive grey smudge on the flanks that extends slightly onto the breast. Its flight is swift and agile. Best observed during pelagic trips around the Juan Fernandez Islands.
When to spot
Breeding season is from November to April. Can be observed at sea during these months off Chile, but generally close to the Juan Fernandez Islands.
Where to spot
Breeds exclusively on Santa Clara and Robinson Crusoe Islands in the Juan Fernandez Archipelago, Chile. Forages in the surrounding waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean.
How to spot
Look for its dark grey upperparts, white underparts, and a distinctive grey smudge on the flanks that extends slightly onto the breast. Its flight is swift and agile. Best observed during pelagic trips around the Juan Fernandez Islands.
When to spot
Breeding season is from November to April. Can be observed at sea during these months off Chile, but generally close to the Juan Fernandez Islands.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This petrel has a particularly long breeding season, often taking over six months to raise a single chick, which is common for many remote island-breeding seabirds.
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