Polynesian storm petrel
Breeding
Breeding
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Polynesian Storm\-petrels will generally breed on coral or volcanic islands in colonies. Most members of the colony arrive at night after [foraging](/wiki/Foraging "Foraging") throughout the day. They mainly stay on their island, which points towards a [sedentary](/wiki/Sedentary_lifestyle "Sedentary lifestyle") lifestyle.

Depending on the distance from the [equator](/wiki/Equator "Equator"), Polynesian Storm\-petrels might lay eggs seasonally or non\-seasonally. The closer they are to the equator, the less likely they are to lay eggs seasonally. Polynesian Storm\-petrels lay single eggs and it takes about 50 days to hatch. The [fledging](/wiki/Fledge "Fledge") age is about 60 days after hatching. Until they [fledge](/wiki/Fledge "Fledge"), young Polynesian Storm\-petrels are fed and protected by both parents.


Where do Polynesian Storm-petrels generally breed?