Fairy Prion
Pachyptila turtur
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pachyptila-turtur"></birdfyi-bird>The Fairy Prion (Pachyptila turtur) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.8 cm and a weight of 136.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
23–28 cm, wingspan 56–60 cm. Small prion with narrow bill; blue-grey with clear dark M-mark across wings. Breeds southern New Zealand, Falklands, Kerguelen. The most widespread small prion. Feeds on small crustaceans and copepods at sea surface; highly gregarious offshore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 34,8 cm | 13.7 in |
| الوزن | 136,75 g | 4.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-56 days. Fledging: 43-56 days.
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| الفصيلة | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pachyptila |
| الأنواع | Pachyptila turtur |
Distribution
Fairy Prion has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family