Petrel sp. Madeira (1 Viewer)

Finbirder

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• Nov 27, 2012

• #1

Hi

This Petrel sp. was photographed from a boat from Funchal to Porto Santo. Maybe a Fea's Petrel? Sorry about the bad quality of this photo.

-Finbirder

 

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OlaB

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• Nov 27, 2012

• #2

feae/desertas/madeira. Won't get closer than that from this photo. Sorry!

 

Valéry Schollaert

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• Nov 27, 2012

• #3

Indeed, Pterodroma [mollis] sp

 

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OlaB

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• Nov 27, 2012

• #4

To be clear. madeira and feae (and desertas from feae by some?) are split from mollis. mollis is highly unprobable in the Atlantic why it is almost certainly one of the above species.

 

Valéry Schollaert

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• Nov 27, 2012

• #5

Ola,

I mean by "Pterodroma [mollis] sp" any species belonging to the Pterodroma mollis superspecies, that includes (according to IOC):

Soft-plumaged Petrel (Pterodroma mollis)
Zino's Petrel (Pterodroma madeira)
Fea's Petrel(Pterodroma feae)
Desertas Petrel (Pterodroma deserta)

http://www.worldbirdnames.org/n-penguins.html

I agree of course than mollis is the least likely!

 

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OlaB

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• Nov 27, 2012

• #6

Valéry Schollaert said:

Ola,

I mean by "Pterodroma [mollis] sp" any species belonging to the Pterodroma mollis superspecies, that includes (according to IOC):

Soft-plumaged Petrel (Pterodroma mollis)
Zino's Petrel (Pterodroma madeira)
Fea's Petrel(Pterodroma feae)
Desertas Petrel (Pterodroma deserta)

http://www.worldbirdnames.org/n-penguins.html

I agree of course than mollis is the least likely!

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yes, I understand that you meant that. Just wanted to make it clear enough. :t:

 

Finbirder

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• Nov 27, 2012

• #7

Thanks for your comments!

 

Hugo Romano

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• Dec 7, 2012

• #8

Hi!
From my experience looks like a possible Pterodroma feae/deserta.
I processed your photo with adjustment technique we use and it shows a distinct big bill and rounded wings, characteristics of P. feae / P. deserta.

Keep in mind this assessment is done uniquely on the photo presented, more photos could change the analysis.