Yelkouan Shearwater
Puffinus yelkouan
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30–38 cm. Brown-black above, white below; similar to Manx but darker with brown flanks and dusky undertail. Breeds Mediterranean islands and coasts. Non-breeding range in eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. Vulnerable; threatened by introduced predators and light pollution. Feeds on fish and squid.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 45,8 cm | 18.0 in |
| الوزن | 422,5 g | 14.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CR,CV,BU. Incubation: 52-51 days. Fledging: 70-72 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| الفصيلة | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| الأنواع | Puffinus yelkouan |
Distribution
Yelkouan Shearwater has been recorded in 3 countries.
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الأسئلة الشائعة
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family