Barau's petrel [SEP] IUCN conservation status
petrels begin to return to their colonies diurnally, returning in the late afternoon and riding the thermal updrafts to conserve energy. The chicks fledge between November and February. Sites which have been identified by BirdLife International as being important for the conservation of the species include the Grand Bénard – Tapcal and Piton des Neiges – Gros Morne Important Bird Areas (IBAs) on Réunion where breeding colonies exist.
Status and conservation.
Barau's petrel is considered to be an endangered species. It has a highly restricted breeding range and has
Fregetta grallaria grallaria" and "Fregetta grallaria titan" in the eastern Pacific have been described as “meagre”.
The white bellied storm petrel is considered to be rare in New Zealand with an estimated 700 nesters.
Conservation status.
Significant deficiencies in the data sources that inform these decisions are well-recognised. The IUCN Red List evaluates "Fregetta grallaria" as being of least concern based on range size, population trend, and population size criteria.
In New Zealand, its conservation status is nationally endangered