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Markham's Storm-petrel
Hydrobates markhami
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
34.2 cm
Weight
53.0 g
Family
Hydrobatidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
Markham's Storm-petrel, 22–23 cm, is a large all-dark storm-petrel breeding in the Atacama Desert of Chile and Peru — one of the few seabirds to nest in desert habitat far from the coast. Poorly known. Near Threatened. Pelagic over the Humboldt Current and cold eastern South Pacific waters.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.2 cm | 13.5 in |
| Weight | 53.0 g | 1.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 37-70 days. Fledging: 90-110 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Hydrobatidae (Storm Petrels) |
| Genus | Hydrobates |
| Species | Hydrobates markhami |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Markham's Storm-petrel endangered?
The Markham's Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Markham's Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 37-70 days. Fledging: 90-110 days.
How big is the Markham's Storm-petrel?
The Markham's Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 34.2 cm, weight of 53.0 g.
What order and family does the Markham's Storm-petrel belong to?
The Markham's Storm-petrel (Hydrobates markhami) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Hydrobatidae.
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