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Swinhoe's Storm-petrel
Hydrobates monorhis
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
30.5 cm
Weight
39.55 g
Family
Hydrobatidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
Swinhoe's Storm-petrel, 19–20 cm, breeds on small islands off Korea and in the western North Pacific, wintering in the Indian Ocean. Entirely dark sooty brown with a forked tail and white rump largely hidden. Long-distance migrant crossing two oceans. Planktivore; poorly studied due to nocturnal, crevice-nesting habits.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.5 cm | 12.0 in |
| Weight | 39.55 g | 1.40 oz |
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
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 monorhis |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Swinhoe's Storm-petrel endangered?
The Swinhoe's Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Swinhoe's Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Swinhoe's Storm-petrel?
The Swinhoe's Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 30.5 cm, weight of 39.55 g.
What order and family does the Swinhoe's Storm-petrel belong to?
The Swinhoe's Storm-petrel (Hydrobates monorhis) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Hydrobatidae.
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