Ecosystem Summary - Pterodroma macroptera
Pterodroma macroptera in Kerguelen Islands
 
Reference no. Cherel, Y., C.-A. Bost, C. Guinet and H. Weimerskirch, 2005
Ecosystem Kerguelen Islands
Status native
Abundance
Lifestage adults
Regional database
Remarks Known to occur during winter on the island, with a population of 150,000 breeding pairs. Horizontal foraging is oceanic while vertical foraging is on the surface (Ref. 89128). It is also known to breed on this island (Ref. 87567). C: Refs. 89128, 87567

( e.g. cephalopods )
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