Fiji Petrel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Fiji Petrel Conservation status Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Procellariiformes Family: Procellariidae Genus: Pseudobulweria Species: P. macgillivrayi Binomial name Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi Synonyms Pterodroma macgillivrayi (Gray, 1860) The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi), also known as MacGillivray's Petrel, is a small, dark gadfly petrel. The Fiji Petrel was originally known from one immature specimen found in 1855 on Gau Island, Fiji by naturalist John MacGillivray on board 'HMS Herald' who took the carcass to the British Museum in London. It was rediscovered in 1983, since when there have been a further seven records, which included the capture and photographing of one adult in April 1984. This species is classified as critically endangered as it is inferred from the number of records that there is a tiny population confined to a small breeding area. This bird is described as being 30cm tall dark with chocolate-coloured feathers, a dark eye and bill and pale blue foot patches. It may be seen in waters around Gau Island but is believed to disperse to pelagic waters far from the island. The rarity and significance of this species is known to local residents of Gau and it is featured on a Fijian bank note, as well as featuring in the logo for now-defunct Air Fiji. It is protected under Fijian law. In 1989, research on the ridge around possible nesting areas was terminated since it was felt that such activities, without complementary conservation action, could encourage cats to follow paths into the area. In August 2007, a recent skin of an injured Fiji Petrel, that subsequently died was made available for study in Fiji. In May 2009, the first photographs of the bird at sea were taken approximately 25 nautical miles south of Gau Island.[1] [edit] References * BirdLife International (2006). Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006.
www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 05 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is critically endangered * BirdLife International Species Factsheet * Fiji Millennium Stamps produced by Fiji Post [1] Downloaded 23 December 2007 * Nature Fiji News on the Fiji Petral skin [2] Downloaded 23 December 2007 1. ^ BBC report of Gau sighting Stub icon This Procellariiformes-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Stub icon This Fiji-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji_Petrel" Categories: IUCN Red List critically endangered species | Procellariiformes stubs | Pseudobulweria | Birds of Fiji | Fiji stubs Views * Article * Discussion * Edit this page * History Personal tools * Try Beta * Log in / create account Navigation * Main page * Contents * Featured content * Current events * Random article Search Interaction * About Wikipedia * Community portal * Recent changes * Contact Wikipedia * Donate to Wikipedia * Help Toolbox * What links here * Related changes * Upload file * Special pages * Printable version * Permanent link * Cite this page Languages * Deutsch * Español * Hrvatski * Nederlands * Suomi * Svenska * தமிழ் Powered by MediaWiki Wikimedia Foundation * This page was last modified on 29 December 2009 at 21:44. * TeFiji Petrel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Fiji Petrel Conservation status Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Procellariiformes Family: Procellariidae Genus: Pseudobulweria Species: P. macgillivrayi Binomial name Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi Synonyms Pterodroma macgillivrayi (Gray, 1860) The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi), also known as MacGillivray's Petrel, is a small, dark gadfly petrel. The Fiji Petrel was originally known from one immature specimen found in 1855 on Gau Island, Fiji by naturalist John MacGillivray on board 'HMS Herald' who took the carcass to the British Museum in London. It was rediscovered in 1983, since when there have been a further seven records, which included the capture and photographing of one adult in April 1984. This species is classified as critically endangered as it is inferred from the number of records that there is a tiny population confined to a small breeding area. This bird is described as being 30cm tall dark with chocolate-coloured feathers, a dark eye and bill and pale blue foot patches. It may be seen in waters around Gau Island but is believed to disperse to pelagic waters far from the island. The rarity and significance of this species is known to local residents of Gau and it is featured on a Fijian bank note, as well as featuring in the logo for now-defunct Air Fiji. It is protected under Fijian law. In 1989, research on the ridge around possible nesting areas was terminated since it was felt that such activities, without complementary conservation action, could encourage cats to follow paths into the area. In August 2007, a recent skin of an injured Fiji Petrel, that subsequently died was made available for study in Fiji. In May 2009, the first photographs of the bird at sea were taken approximately 25 nautical miles south of Gau Island.[1] [edit] References * BirdLife International (2006). Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006.
www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 05 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is critically endangered * BirdLife International Species Factsheet * Fiji Millennium Stamps produced by Fiji Post [1] Downloaded 23 December 2007 * Nature Fiji News on the Fiji Petral skin [2] Downloaded 23 December 2007 1. ^ BBC report of Gau sighting Stub icon This Procellariiformes-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Stub icon This Fiji-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji_Petrel" Categories: IUCN Red List critically endangered species | Procellariiformes stubs | Pseudobulweria | Birds of Fiji | Fiji stubs Views * Article * Discussion * Edit this page * History Personal tools * Try Beta * Log in / create account Navigation * Main page * Contents * Featured content * Current events * Random article Search Interaction * About Wikipedia * Community portal * Recent changes * Contact Wikipedia * Donate to Wikipedia * Help Toolbox * What links here * Related changes * Upload file * Special pages * Printable version * Permanent link * Cite this page Languages * Deutsch * Español * Hrvatski * Nederlands * Suomi * Svenska * தமிழ் Powered by MediaWiki Wikimedia Foundation * This page was last modified on 29 December 2009 at 21:44. * TeFiji Petrel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Fiji Petrel Conservation status Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Procellariiformes Family: Procellariidae Genus: Pseudobulweria Species: P. macgillivrayi Binomial name Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi Synonyms Pterodroma macgillivrayi (Gray, 1860) The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi), also known as MacGillivray's Petrel, is a small, dark gadfly petrel. The Fiji Petrel was originally known from one immature specimen found in 1855 on Gau Island, Fiji by naturalist John MacGillivray on board 'HMS Herald' who took the carcass to the British Museum in London. It was rediscovered in 1983, since when there have been a further seven records, which included the capture and photographing of one adult in April 1984. This species is classified as critically endangered as it is inferred from the number of records that there is a tiny population confined to a small breeding area. This bird is described as being 30cm tall dark with chocolate-coloured feathers, a dark eye and bill and pale blue foot patches. It may be seen in waters around Gau Island but is believed to disperse to pelagic waters far from the island. The rarity and significance of this species is known to local residents of Gau and it is featured on a Fijian bank note, as well as featuring in the logo for now-defunct Air Fiji. It is protected under Fijian law. In 1989, research on the ridge around possible nesting areas was terminated since it was felt that such activities, without complementary conservation action, could encourage cats to follow paths into the area. In August 2007, a recent skin of an injured Fiji Petrel, that subsequently died was made available for study in Fiji. In May 2009, the first photographs of the bird at sea were taken approximately 25 nautical miles south of Gau Island.[1] [edit] References * BirdLife International (2006). Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006.
www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 05 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is critically endangered * BirdLife International Species Factsheet * Fiji Millennium Stamps produced by Fiji Post [1] Downloaded 23 December 2007 * Nature Fiji News on the Fiji Petral skin [2] Downloaded 23 December 2007 1. ^ BBC report of Gau sighting Stub icon This Procellariiformes-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Stub icon This Fiji-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji_Petrel" Categories: IUCN Red List critically endangered species | Procellariiformes stubs | Pseudobulweria | Birds of Fiji | Fiji stubs Views * Article * Discussion * Edit this page * History Personal tools * Try Beta * Log in / create account Navigation * Main page * Contents * Featured content * Current events * Random article Search Interaction * About Wikipedia * Community portal * Recent changes * Contact Wikipedia * Donate to Wikipedia * Help Toolbox * What links here * Related changes * Upload file * Special pages * Printable version * Permanent link * Cite this page Languages * Deutsch * Español * Hrvatski * Nederlands * Suomi * Svenska * தமிழ் Powered by MediaWiki Wikimedia Foundation * This page was last modified on 29 December 2009 at 21:44. * TeFiji Petrel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Fiji Petrel Conservation status Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Procellariiformes Family: Procellariidae Genus: Pseudobulweria Species: P. macgillivrayi Binomial name Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi Synonyms Pterodroma macgillivrayi (Gray, 1860) The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi), also known as MacGillivray's Petrel, is a small, dark gadfly petrel. The Fiji Petrel was originally known from one immature specimen found in 1855 on Gau Island, Fiji by naturalist John MacGillivray on board 'HMS Herald' who took the carcass to the British Museum in London. It was rediscovered in 1983, since when there have been a further seven records, which included the capture and photographing of one adult in April 1984. This species is classified as critically endangered as it is inferred from the number of records that there is a tiny population confined to a small breeding area. This bird is described as being 30cm tall dark with chocolate-coloured feathers, a dark eye and bill and pale blue foot patches. It may be seen in waters around Gau Island but is believed to disperse to pelagic waters far from the island. The rarity and significance of this species is known to local residents of Gau and it is featured on a Fijian bank note, as well as featuring in the logo for now-defunct Air Fiji. It is protected under Fijian law. In 1989, research on the ridge around possible nesting areas was terminated since it was felt that such activities, without complementary conservation action, could encourage cats to follow paths into the area. In August 2007, a recent skin of an injured Fiji Petrel, that subsequently died was made available for study in Fiji. In May 2009, the first photographs of the bird at sea were taken approximately 25 nautical miles south of Gau Island.[1] [edit] References * BirdLife International (2006). Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006.
www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 05 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is critically endangered * BirdLife International Species Factsheet * Fiji Millennium Stamps produced by Fiji Post [1] Downloaded 23 December 2007 * Nature Fiji News on the Fiji Petral skin [2] Downloaded 23 December 2007 1. ^ BBC report of Gau sighting Stub icon This Procellariiformes-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Stub icon This Fiji-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji_Petrel" Categories: IUCN Red List critically endangered species | Procellariiformes stubs | Pseudobulweria | Birds of Fiji | Fiji stubs Views * Article * Discussion * Edit this page * History Personal tools * Try Beta * Log in / create account Navigation * Main page * Contents * Featured content * Current events * Random article Search Interaction * About Wikipedia * Community portal * Recent changes * Contact Wikipedia * Donate to Wikipedia * Help Toolbox * What links here * Related changes * Upload file * Special pages * Printable version * Permanent link * Cite this page Languages * Deutsch * Español * Hrvatski * Nederlands * Suomi * Svenska * தமிழ் Powered by MediaWiki Wikimedia Foundation * This page was last modified on 29 December 2009 at 21:44. * TeFiji Petrel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Fiji Petrel Conservation status Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Procellariiformes Family: Procellariidae Genus: Pseudobulweria Species: P. macgillivrayi Binomial name Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi Synonyms Pterodroma macgillivrayi (Gray, 1860) The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi), also known as MacGillivray's Petrel, is a small, dark gadfly petrel. The Fiji Petrel was originally known from one immature specimen found in 1855 on Gau Island, Fiji by naturalist John MacGillivray on board 'HMS Herald' who took the carcass to the British Museum in London. It was rediscovered in 1983, since when there have been a further seven records, which included the capture and photographing of one adult in April 1984. This species is classified as critically endangered as it is inferred from the number of records that there is a tiny population confined to a small breeding area. This bird is described as being 30cm tall dark with chocolate-coloured feathers, a dark eye and bill and pale blue foot patches. It may be seen in waters around Gau Island but is believed to disperse to pelagic waters far from the island. The rarity and significance of this species is known to local residents of Gau and it is featured on a Fijian bank note, as well as featuring in the logo for now-defunct Air Fiji. It is protected under Fijian law. In 1989, research on the ridge around possible nesting areas was terminated since it was felt that such activities, without complementary conservation action, could encourage cats to follow paths into the area. In August 2007, a recent skin of an injured Fiji Petrel, that subsequently died was made available for study in Fiji. In May 2009, the first photographs of the bird at sea were taken approximately 25 nautical miles south of Gau Island.[1] [edit] References * BirdLife International (2006). Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006.
www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 05 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is critically endangered * BirdLife International Species Factsheet * Fiji Millennium Stamps produced by Fiji Post [1] Downloaded 23 December 2007 * Nature Fiji News on the Fiji Petral skin [2] Downloaded 23 December 2007 1. ^ BBC report of Gau sighting Stub icon This Procellariiformes-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Stub icon This Fiji-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji_Petrel" Categories: IUCN Red List critically endangered species | Procellariiformes stubs | Pseudobulweria | Birds of Fiji | Fiji stubs Views * Article * Discussion * Edit this page * History Personal tools * Try Beta * Log in / create account Navigation * Main page * Contents * Featured content * Current events * Random article Search Interaction * About Wikipedia * Community portal * Recent changes * Contact Wikipedia * Donate to Wikipedia * Help Toolbox * What links here * Related changes * Upload file * Special pages * Printable version * Permanent link * Cite this page Languages * Deutsch * Español * Hrvatski * Nederlands * Suomi * Svenska * தமிழ் Powered by MediaWiki Wikimedia Foundation * This page was last modified on 29 December 2009 at 21:44. * TeFiji Petrel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Fiji Petrel Conservation status Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Procellariiformes Family: Procellariidae Genus: Pseudobulweria Species: P. macgillivrayi Binomial name Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi Synonyms Pterodroma macgillivrayi (Gray, 1860) The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi), also known as MacGillivray's Petrel, is a small, dark gadfly petrel. The Fiji Petrel was originally known from one immature specimen found in 1855 on Gau Island, Fiji by naturalist John MacGillivray on board 'HMS Herald' who took the carcass to the British Museum in London. It was rediscovered in 1983, since when there have been a further seven records, which included the capture and photographing of one adult in April 1984. This species is classified as critically endangered as it is inferred from the number of records that there is a tiny population confined to a small breeding area. This bird is described as being 30cm tall dark with chocolate-coloured feathers, a dark eye and bill and pale blue foot patches. It may be seen in waters around Gau Island but is believed to disperse to pelagic waters far from the island. The rarity and significance of this species is known to local residents of Gau and it is featured on a Fijian bank note, as well as featuring in the logo for now-defunct Air Fiji. It is protected under Fijian law. In 1989, research on the ridge around possible nesting areas was terminated since it was felt that such activities, without complementary conservation action, could encourage cats to follow paths into the area. In August 2007, a recent skin of an injured Fiji Petrel, that subsequently died was made available for study in Fiji. In May 2009, the first photographs of the bird at sea were taken approximately 25 nautical miles south of Gau Island.[1] [edit] References * BirdLife International (2006). Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006.
www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 05 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is critically endangered * BirdLife International Species Factsheet * Fiji Millennium Stamps produced by Fiji Post [1] Downloaded 23 December 2007 * Nature Fiji News on the Fiji Petral skin [2] Downloaded 23 December 2007 1. ^ BBC report of Gau sighting Stub icon This Procellariiformes-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Stub icon This Fiji-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji_Petrel" Categories: IUCN Red List critically endangered species | Procellariiformes stubs | Pseudobulweria | Birds of Fiji | Fiji stubs Views * Article * Discussion * Edit this page * History Personal tools * Try Beta * Log in / create account Navigation * Main page * Contents * Featured content * Current events * Random article Search Interaction * About Wikipedia * Community portal * Recent changes * Contact Wikipedia * Donate to Wikipedia * Help Toolbox * What links here * Related changes * Upload file * Special pages * Printable version * Permanent link * Cite this page Languages * Deutsch * Español * Hrvatski * Nederlands * Suomi * Svenska * தமிழ் Powered by MediaWiki Wikimedia Foundation * This page was last modified on 29 December 2009 at 21:44. * TeFiji Petrel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Fiji Petrel Conservation status Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Procellariiformes Family: Procellariidae Genus: Pseudobulweria Species: P. macgillivrayi Binomial name Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi Synonyms Pterodroma macgillivrayi (Gray, 1860) The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi), also known as MacGillivray's Petrel, is a small, dark gadfly petrel. The Fiji Petrel was originally known from one immature specimen found in 1855 on Gau Island, Fiji by naturalist John MacGillivray on board 'HMS Herald' who took the carcass to the British Museum in London. It was rediscovered in 1983, since when there have been a further seven records, which included the capture and photographing of one adult in April 1984. This species is classified as critically endangered as it is inferred from the number of records that there is a tiny population confined to a small breeding area. This bird is described as being 30cm tall dark with chocolate-coloured feathers, a dark eye and bill and pale blue foot patches. It may be seen in waters around Gau Island but is believed to disperse to pelagic waters far from the island. The rarity and significance of this species is known to local residents of Gau and it is featured on a Fijian bank note, as well as featuring in the logo for now-defunct Air Fiji. It is protected under Fijian law. In 1989, research on the ridge around possible nesting areas was terminated since it was felt that such activities, without complementary conservation action, could encourage cats to follow paths into the area. In August 2007, a recent skin of an injured Fiji Petrel, that subsequently died was made available for study in Fiji. In May 2009, the first photographs of the bird at sea were taken approximately 25 nautical miles south of Gau Island.[1] [edit] References * BirdLife International (2006). Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006.
www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 05 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is critically endangered * BirdLife International Species Factsheet * Fiji Millennium Stamps produced by Fiji Post [1] Downloaded 23 December 2007 * Nature Fiji News on the Fiji Petral skin [2] Downloaded 23 December 2007 1. ^ BBC report of Gau sighting Stub icon This Procellariiformes-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Stub icon This Fiji-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji_Petrel" Categories: IUCN Red List critically endangered species | Procellariiformes stubs | Pseudobulweria | Birds of Fiji | Fiji stubs Views * Article * Discussion * Edit this page * History Personal tools * Try Beta * Log in / create account Navigation * Main page * Contents * Featured content * Current events * Random article Search Interaction * About Wikipedia * Community portal * Recent changes * Contact Wikipedia * Donate to Wikipedia * Help Toolbox * What links here * Related changes * Upload file * Special pages * Printable version * Permanent link * Cite this page Languages * Deutsch * Español * Hrvatski * Nederlands * Suomi * Svenska * தமிழ் Powered by MediaWiki Wikimedia Foundation * This page was last modified on 29 December 2009 at 21:44. * TeFiji Petrel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Fiji Petrel Conservation status Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Procellariiformes Family: Procellariidae Genus: Pseudobulweria Species: P. macgillivrayi Binomial name Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi Synonyms Pterodroma macgillivrayi (Gray, 1860) The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi), also known as MacGillivray's Petrel, is a small, dark gadfly petrel. The Fiji Petrel was originally known from one immature specimen found in 1855 on Gau Island, Fiji by naturalist John MacGillivray on board 'HMS Herald' who took the carcass to the British Museum in London. It was rediscovered in 1983, since when there have been a further seven records, which included the capture and photographing of one adult in April 1984. This species is classified as critically endangered as it is inferred from the number of records that there is a tiny population confined to a small breeding area. This bird is described as being 30cm tall dark with chocolate-coloured feathers, a dark eye and bill and pale blue foot patches. It may be seen in waters around Gau Island but is believed to disperse to pelagic waters far from the island. The rarity and significance of this species is known to local residents of Gau and it is featured on a Fijian bank note, as well as featuring in the logo for now-defunct Air Fiji. It is protected under Fijian law. In 1989, research on the ridge around possible nesting areas was terminated since it was felt that such activities, without complementary conservation action, could encourage cats to follow paths into the area. In August 2007, a recent skin of an injured Fiji Petrel, that subsequently died was made available for study in Fiji. In May 2009, the first photographs of the bird at sea were taken approximately 25 nautical miles south of Gau Island.[1] [edit] References * BirdLife International (2006). Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006.
www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 05 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is critically endangered * BirdLife International Species Factsheet * Fiji Millennium Stamps produced by Fiji Post [1] Downloaded 23 December 2007 * Nature Fiji News on the Fiji Petral skin [2] Downloaded 23 December 2007 1. ^ BBC report of Gau sighting Stub icon This Procellariiformes-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Stub icon This Fiji-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji_Petrel" Categories: IUCN Red List critically endangered species | Procellariiformes stubs | Pseudobulweria | Birds of Fiji | Fiji stubs Views * Article * Discussion * Edit this page * History Personal tools * Try Beta * Log in / create account Navigation * Main page * Contents * Featured content * Current events * Random article Search Interaction * About Wikipedia * Community portal * Recent changes * Contact Wikipedia * Donate to Wikipedia * Help Toolbox * What links here * Related changes * Upload file * Special pages * Printable version * Permanent link * Cite this page Languages * Deutsch * Español * Hrvatski * Nederlands * Suomi * Svenska * தமிழ் Powered by MediaWiki Wikimedia Foundation * This page was last modified on 29 December 2009 at 21:44. * TeFiji Petrel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Fiji Petrel Conservation status Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Procellariiformes Family: Procellariidae Genus: Pseudobulweria Species: P. macgillivrayi Binomial name Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi Synonyms Pterodroma macgillivrayi (Gray, 1860) The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi), also known as MacGillivray's Petrel, is a small, dark gadfly petrel. The Fiji Petrel was originally known from one immature specimen found in 1855 on Gau Island, Fiji by naturalist John MacGillivray on board 'HMS Herald' who took the carcass to the British Museum in London. It was rediscovered in 1983, since when there have been a further seven records, which included the capture and photographing of one adult in April 1984. This species is classified as critically endangered as it is inferred from the number of records that there is a tiny population confined to a small breeding area. This bird is described as being 30cm tall dark with chocolate-coloured feathers, a dark eye and bill and pale blue foot patches. It may be seen in waters around Gau Island but is believed to disperse to pelagic waters far from the island. The rarity and significance of this species is known to local residents of Gau and it is featured on a Fijian bank note, as well as featuring in the logo for now-defunct Air Fiji. It is protected under Fijian law. In 1989, research on the ridge around possible nesting areas was terminated since it was felt that such activities, without complementary conservation action, could encourage cats to follow paths into the area. In August 2007, a recent skin of an injured Fiji Petrel, that subsequently died was made available for study in Fiji. In May 2009, the first photographs of the bird at sea were taken approximately 25 nautical miles south of Gau Island.[1] [edit] References * BirdLife International (2006). Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006.
www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 05 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is critically endangered * BirdLife International Species Factsheet * Fiji Millennium Stamps produced by Fiji Post [1] Downloaded 23 December 2007 * Nature Fiji News on the Fiji Petral skin [2] Downloaded 23 December 2007 1. ^ BBC report of Gau sighting Stub icon This Procellariiformes-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Stub icon This Fiji-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji_Petrel" Categories: IUCN Red List critically endangered species | Procellariiformes stubs | Pseudobulweria | Birds of Fiji | Fiji stubs Views * Article * Discussion * Edit this page * History Personal tools * Try Beta * Log in / create account Navigation * Main page * Contents * Featured content * Current events * Random article Search Interaction * About Wikipedia * Community portal * Recent changes * Contact Wikipedia * Donate to Wikipedia * Help Toolbox * What links here * Related changes * Upload file * Special pages * Printable version * Permanent link * Cite this page Languages * Deutsch * Español * Hrvatski * Nederlands * Suomi * Svenska * தமிழ் Powered by MediaWiki Wikimedia Foundation * This page was last modified on 29 December 2009 at 21:44. * TeFiji Petrel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Fiji Petrel Conservation status Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Procellariiformes Family: Procellariidae Genus: Pseudobulweria Species: P. macgillivrayi Binomial name Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi Synonyms Pterodroma macgillivrayi (Gray, 1860) The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi), also known as MacGillivray's Petrel, is a small, dark gadfly petrel. The Fiji Petrel was originally known from one immature specimen found in 1855 on Gau Island, Fiji by naturalist John MacGillivray on board 'HMS Herald' who took the carcass to the British Museum in London. It was rediscovered in 1983, since when there have been a further seven records, which included the capture and photographing of one adult in April 1984. This species is classified as critically endangered as it is inferred from the number of records that there is a tiny population confined to a small breeding area. This bird is described as being 30cm tall dark with chocolate-coloured feathers, a dark eye and bill and pale blue foot patches. It may be seen in waters around Gau Island but is believed to disperse to pelagic waters far from the island. The rarity and significance of this species is known to local residents of Gau and it is featured on a Fijian bank note, as well as featuring in the logo for now-defunct Air Fiji. It is protected under Fijian law. In 1989, research on the ridge around possible nesting areas was terminated since it was felt that such activities, without complementary conservation action, could encourage cats to follow paths into the area. In August 2007, a recent skin of an injured Fiji Petrel, that subsequently died was made available for study in Fiji. In May 2009, the first photographs of the bird at sea were taken approximately 25 nautical miles south of Gau Island.[1] [edit] References * BirdLife International (2006). Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006.
www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 05 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is critically endangered * BirdLife International Species Factsheet * Fiji Millennium Stamps produced by Fiji Post [1] Downloaded 23 December 2007 * Nature Fiji News on the Fiji Petral skin [2] Downloaded 23 December 2007 1. ^ BBC report of Gau sighting Stub icon This Procellariiformes-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Stub icon This Fiji-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji_Petrel" Categories: IUCN Red List critically endangered species | Procellariiformes stubs | Pseudobulweria | Birds of Fiji | Fiji stubs Views * Article * Discussion * Edit this page * History Personal tools * Try Beta * Log in / create account Navigation * Main page * Contents * Featured content * Current events * Random article Search Interaction * About Wikipedia * Community portal * Recent changes * Contact Wikipedia * Donate to Wikipedia * Help Toolbox * What links here * Related changes * Upload file * Special pages * Printable version * Permanent link * Cite this page Languages * Deutsch * Español * Hrvatski * Nederlands * Suomi * Svenska * தமிழ் Powered by MediaWiki Wikimedia Foundation * This page was last modified on 29 December 2009 at 21:44. * TeFiji Petrel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Fiji Petrel Conservation status Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Procellariiformes Family: Procellariidae Genus: Pseudobulweria Species: P. macgillivrayi Binomial name Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi Synonyms Pterodroma macgillivrayi (Gray, 1860) The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi), also known as MacGillivray's Petrel, is a small, dark gadfly petrel. The Fiji Petrel was originally known from one immature specimen found in 1855 on Gau Island, Fiji by naturalist John MacGillivray on board 'HMS Herald' who took the carcass to the British Museum in London. It was rediscovered in 1983, since when there have been a further seven records, which included the capture and photographing of one adult in April 1984. This species is classified as critically endangered as it is inferred from the number of records that there is a tiny population confined to a small breeding area. This bird is described as being 30cm tall dark with chocolate-coloured feathers, a dark eye and bill and pale blue foot patches. It may be seen in waters around Gau Island but is believed to disperse to pelagic waters far from the island. The rarity and significance of this species is known to local residents of Gau and it is featured on a Fijian bank note, as well as featuring in the logo for now-defunct Air Fiji. It is protected under Fijian law. In 1989, research on the ridge around possible nesting areas was terminated since it was felt that such activities, without complementary conservation action, could encourage cats to follow paths into the area. In August 2007, a recent skin of an injured Fiji Petrel, that subsequently died was made available for study in Fiji. In May 2009, the first photographs of the bird at sea were taken approximately 25 nautical miles south of Gau Island.[1] [edit] References * BirdLife International (2006). Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006.
www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 05 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is critically endangered * BirdLife International Species Factsheet * Fiji Millennium Stamps produced by Fiji Post [1] Downloaded 23 December 2007 * Nature Fiji News on the Fiji Petral skin [2] Downloaded 23 December 2007 1. ^ BBC report of Gau sighting Stub icon This Procellariiformes-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Stub icon This Fiji-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji_Petrel" Categories: IUCN Red List critically endangered species | Procellariiformes stubs | Pseudobulweria | Birds of Fiji | Fiji stubs Views * Article * Discussion * Edit this page * History Personal tools * Try Beta * Log in / create account Navigation * Main page * Contents * Featured content * Current events * Random article Search Interaction * About Wikipedia * Community portal * Recent changes * Contact Wikipedia * Donate to Wikipedia * Help Toolbox * What links here * Related changes * Upload file * Special pages * Printable version * Permanent link * Cite this page Languages * Deutsch * Español * Hrvatski * Nederlands * Suomi * Svenska * தமிழ் Powered by MediaWiki Wikimedia Foundation * This page was last modified on 29 December 2009 at 21:44. * TeFiji Petrel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Fiji Petrel Conservation status Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Procellariiformes Family: Procellariidae Genus: Pseudobulweria Species: P. macgillivrayi Binomial name Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi Synonyms Pterodroma macgillivrayi (Gray, 1860) The Fiji Petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi), also known as MacGillivray's Petrel, is a small, dark gadfly petrel. The Fiji Petrel was originally known from one immature specimen found in 1855 on Gau Island, Fiji by naturalist John MacGillivray on board 'HMS Herald' who took the carcass to the British Museum in London. It was rediscovered in 1983, since when there have been a further seven records, which included the capture and photographing of one adult in April 1984. This species is classified as critically endangered as it is inferred from the number of records that there is a tiny population confined to a small breeding area. This bird is described as being 30cm tall dark with chocolate-coloured feathers, a dark eye and bill and pale blue foot patches. It may be seen in waters around Gau Island but is believed to disperse to pelagic waters far from the island. The rarity and significance of this species is known to local residents of Gau and it is featured on a Fijian bank note, as well as featuring in the logo for now-defunct Air Fiji. It is protected under Fijian law. In 1989, research on the ridge around possible nesting areas was terminated since it was felt that such activities, without complementary conservation action, could encourage cats to follow paths into the area. In August 2007, a recent skin of an injured Fiji Petrel, that subsequently died was made available for study in Fiji. In May 2009, the first photographs of the bird at sea were taken approximately 25 nautical miles south of Gau Island.[1] [edit] References * BirdLife International (2006). Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006.
www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 05 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is critically endangered * BirdLife International Species Factsheet * Fiji Millennium Stamps produced by Fiji Post [1] Downloaded 23 December 2007 * Nature Fiji News on the Fiji Petral skin [2] Downloaded 23 December 2007 1. ^ BBC report of Gau sighting Stub icon This Procellariiformes-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Stub icon This Fiji-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji_Petrel" Categories: IUCN Red List critically endangered species | Procellariiformes stubs | Pseudobulweria | Birds of Fiji | Fiji stubs Views * Article * Discussion * Edit this page * History Personal tools * Try Beta * Log in / create account Navigation * Main page * Contents * Featured content * Current events * Random article Search Interaction * About Wikipedia * Community portal * Recent changes * Contact Wikipedia * Donate to Wikipedia * Help Toolbox * What links here * Related changes * Upload file * Special pages * Printable version * Permanent link * Cite this page Languages * Deutsch * Español * Hrvatski * Nederlands * Suomi * Svenska * தமிழ் Powered by MediaWiki Wikimedia Foundation * This page was last modified on 29 December 2009 at 21:44. * Te