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Least Storm-petrel

Hydrobates microsoma

Least Concern
طول الجناح
23,8 cm
الوزن
18,0 g
الفصيلة
Hydrobatidae
الرتبة
Procellariiformes

حول

World's smallest seabird at 13–15 cm. Sooty-black with white rump; short rounded wings. Breeds Baja California islands; ranges offshore in eastern Pacific to Ecuador. Feeds on zooplankton and small fish by pattering on the surface. Nocturnal at breeding colonies; Near Threatened.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 23,8 cm 9.4 in
الوزن 18,0 g 0.63 oz

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CR.

عدد البيض في الوضع

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
الفصيلة Hydrobatidae (Storm Petrels)
Genus Hydrobates
الأنواع Hydrobates microsoma

External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Least Storm-petrel endangered?
The Least Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Least Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: CR.
How big is the Least Storm-petrel?
The Least Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 23.8 cm, weight of 18.0 g.
What order and family does the Least Storm-petrel belong to?
The Least Storm-petrel (Hydrobates microsoma) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Hydrobatidae.

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