Ecology of Pterodroma neglecta
 
Main Ref. SAUP Database, 2006
Remarks Found offshore, in 15 to 25°C waters (Ref. 356). Forms breeding colonies on oceanic islands. Does not typically trail ships (Ref. 91362). A less specialized kleptoparasite with varied feeding behavior, including surface-seizing. Mimics skuas to successfully kleptoparasitize other seabirds; typically attacks from a lateral plane to frighten its target with sudden aerobatic acceleration achieved by continuous wing flapping. (Ref. 89445).

Aquatic zones / Water bodies

Marine - Neritic Marine - Oceanic Brackishwater Freshwater
Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Pterodroma neglecta may be found.

Habitat

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref. Harrison, P., 1987
Associations colony-forming/symphorism;
Associated with
Association remarks Breeds colonially.
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Spear, L. and D.G. Ainley, 1993
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit Ref. Spear, L. and D.G. Ainley, 1993

Trophic Level(s)

Estimation method original sample unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items 4.26 0.45 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
Ref.
Ref. [ e.g. 3742]
Glossary [ e.g. cnidaria]
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