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Townsend's Shearwater
Puffinus auricularis
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Critically Endangered
طول الجناح
44,0 cm
الوزن
324,0 g
الفصيلة
Procellariidae
الرتبة
Procellariiformes
حول
33–35 cm. Dark above; white below with dark vent and undertail. Breeds Revillagigedo Islands (Mexico); Critically Endangered with fewer than 1,000 pairs. Threatened by introduced cats and rats; strictly nocturnal at colonies. Ranges in eastern Pacific.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 44,0 cm | 17.3 in |
| الوزن | 324,0 g | 11.43 oz |
حالة الحفاظ
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: BU.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| الفصيلة | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| الأنواع | Puffinus auricularis |
Distribution
Townsend's Shearwater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Townsend's Shearwater endangered?
The Townsend's Shearwater has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Townsend's Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Townsend's Shearwater?
The Townsend's Shearwater has a wingspan of 44.0 cm, weight of 324.0 g.
What order and family does the Townsend's Shearwater belong to?
The Townsend's Shearwater (Puffinus auricularis) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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