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Townsend's Storm-petrel
Hydrobates socorroensis
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Endangered
Wingspan
30.1 cm
Weight
33.2 g
Family
Hydrobatidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
Townsend's Storm-petrel, 19–21 cm, breeds on Guadalupe and San Benedicto Islands off western Mexico. Recently split from Leach's Storm-petrel. Forked white rump, dark overall. Pelagic in eastern Pacific; planktivore. Conservation status uncertain; threatened by introduced predators at small nesting island colonies.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.1 cm | 11.9 in |
| Weight | 33.2 g | 1.17 oz |
Conservation Status
Endangered
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 socorroensis |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Townsend's Storm-petrel endangered?
The Townsend's Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Townsend's Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR.
How big is the Townsend's Storm-petrel?
The Townsend's Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 30.1 cm, weight of 33.2 g.
What order and family does the Townsend's Storm-petrel belong to?
The Townsend's Storm-petrel (Hydrobates socorroensis) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Hydrobatidae.
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