Antarctic Petrel
Thalassoica antarctica
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حول
40–46 cm, wingspan 100–110 cm. Striking chocolate-brown and white pattern; only member of its genus. Breeds solely in Antarctica on cliff ledges; among the most southerly-nesting birds. Feeds on fish and krill beneath pack ice. Returns to colonies in October; one of the most abundant Antarctic seabirds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 59,2 cm | 23.3 in |
| الوزن | 658,3333333333334 g | 23.22 oz |
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Incubation: 40-48 days. Fledging: 42-47 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 | Thalassoica |
| الأنواع | Thalassoica antarctica |
Distribution
Antarctic Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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الأسئلة الشائعة
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