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Guadalupe Storm-petrel
Hydrobates macrodactylus
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Not Evaluated
Wingspan
32.7 cm
Weight
36.71 g
Family
Hydrobatidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
Guadalupe Storm-petrel, 22–23 cm, is Critically Endangered — possibly extinct; no confirmed sightings since the 1930s when cats eliminated the colony on Guadalupe Island. Large, all-dark storm-petrel very similar to Black Storm-petrel. Status uncertain; intensive searches have not relocated any individuals.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.7 cm | 12.9 in |
| Weight | 36.71 g | 1.29 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Hydrobatidae (Storm Petrels) |
| Genus | Hydrobates |
| Species | Hydrobates macrodactylus |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Guadalupe Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Guadalupe Storm-petrel?
The Guadalupe Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 32.7 cm, weight of 36.71 g.
What order and family does the Guadalupe Storm-petrel belong to?
The Guadalupe Storm-petrel (Hydrobates macrodactylus) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Hydrobatidae.
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