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Fork-tailed Storm-petrel
Hydrobates furcatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
31.1 cm
Weight
63.5 g
Family
Hydrobatidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
Fork-tailed Storm-petrel, 20–23 cm, is a distinctive pale grey storm-petrel of the North Pacific, breeding on islands from California to Japan. Pale blue-grey body, dark wing tips, forked tail. Unlike most storm-petrels, feeds largely on fish and marine debris rather than zooplankton alone. Winters offshore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.1 cm | 12.2 in |
| Weight | 63.5 g | 2.24 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 39 days. Fledging: 58 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Hydrobatidae (Storm Petrels) |
| Genus | Hydrobates |
| Species | Hydrobates furcatus |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Fork-tailed Storm-petrel endangered?
The Fork-tailed Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Fork-tailed Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 39 days. Fledging: 58 days.
How big is the Fork-tailed Storm-petrel?
The Fork-tailed Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 31.1 cm, weight of 63.5 g.
What order and family does the Fork-tailed Storm-petrel belong to?
The Fork-tailed Storm-petrel (Hydrobates furcatus) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Hydrobatidae.
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