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Fluttering Shearwater

Puffinus gavia

Least Concern
طول الجناح
39,6 cm
الوزن
267,6666666666667 g
الفصيلة
Procellariidae
الرتبة
Procellariiformes

The Fluttering Shearwater (Puffinus gavia) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.6 cm and a weight of 267.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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حول

33 cm. Dark brown above; white below; relatively short-tailed. Breeds New Zealand North Island coast; non-breeding range restricted to Tasman Sea and nearby waters. Sedentary compared to most shearwaters; feeds on fish and squid. Near Threatened due to small range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 39,6 cm 15.6 in
الوزن 267,6666666666667 g 9.44 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: BU.

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
الفصيلة Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Puffinus
الأنواع Puffinus gavia

Distribution

Fluttering Shearwater has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Fluttering Shearwater endangered?
The Fluttering Shearwater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Fluttering Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Fluttering Shearwater?
The Fluttering Shearwater has a wingspan of 39.6 cm, weight of 267.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Fluttering Shearwater belong to?
The Fluttering Shearwater (Puffinus gavia) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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