Ashy Storm-petrel
Hydrobates homochroa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hydrobates-homochroa"></birdfyi-bird>The Ashy Storm-petrel (Hydrobates homochroa) is a bird species in the family Hydrobatidae (storm petrels), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.6 cm and a weight of 36.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Ashy Storm-petrel, 19–21 cm, is restricted to the California Current of the eastern Pacific; breeding on Channel Islands and the Farallon Islands. Entirely ashy brown without white rump — uncommon among storm-petrels. Endangered; less than 10,000 individuals; threatened by light pollution and introduced predators.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.6 cm | 10.5 in |
| Weight | 36.333333333333336 g | 1.28 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 42 days. Fledging: 84 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Hydrobatidae (Storm Petrels) |
| Genus | Hydrobates |
| Species | Hydrobates homochroa |
Distribution
Ashy Storm-petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Hydrobatidae family