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Black Storm-petrel
Hydrobates melania
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Least Concern
Wingspan
34.4 cm
Weight
66.19999999999999 g
Family
Hydrobatidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
Black Storm-petrel, 22–23 cm, is the largest entirely dark storm-petrel of the eastern Pacific, breeding on San Benito Islands and Coronado Islands off Baja California. Deeply forked tail; languid, loping flight distinctive among storm-petrels. Planktivore and piscivore. Near Threatened; small breeding population.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.4 cm | 13.5 in |
| Weight | 66.19999999999999 g | 2.34 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Hydrobatidae (Storm Petrels) |
| Genus | Hydrobates |
| Species | Hydrobates melania |
Distribution
Black Storm-petrel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black Storm-petrel endangered?
The Black Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR.
How big is the Black Storm-petrel?
The Black Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 34.4 cm, weight of 66.19999999999999 g.
What order and family does the Black Storm-petrel belong to?
The Black Storm-petrel (Hydrobates melania) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Hydrobatidae.
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