Broad-billed Prion
Pachyptila vittata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pachyptila-vittata"></birdfyi-bird>The Broad-billed Prion (Pachyptila vittata) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39 cm and a weight of 187 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
25–30 cm, wingspan 57–66 cm. Largest prion; pale blue-grey above, white below with dark M-mark across wings. Bill broad, blue with lamellae for filter-feeding on copepods. Breeds Tristan da Cunha and New Zealand subantarctic. Feeds by hydroplaning with bill submerged.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 39,0 cm | 15.4 in |
| الوزن | 187,0 g | 6.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45-50 days. Fledging: 50 days.
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| الفصيلة | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pachyptila |
| الأنواع | Pachyptila vittata |
Distribution
Broad-billed Prion has been recorded in 1 countries.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family