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Wedge-rumped Storm-petrel

Hydrobates tethys

Least Concern
Wingspan
26.0 cm
Weight
27.0 g
Family
Hydrobatidae
Order
Procellariiformes

About

Wedge-rumped Storm-petrel, 19–21 cm, breeds in enormous colonies in the Galápagos and on islands off Peru. The largest white rump patch of any storm-petrel — nearly triangular, extending to the uppertail coverts. Unlike most storm-petrels, daytime activity at colonies. Planktivore in eastern Pacific upwelling.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 26.0 cm 10.2 in
Weight 27.0 g 0.95 oz

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CR. Fledging: 76 days.

Clutch Size

1

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Family Hydrobatidae (Storm Petrels)
Genus Hydrobates
Species Hydrobates tethys

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Wedge-rumped Storm-petrel endangered?
The Wedge-rumped Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Wedge-rumped Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: CR. Fledging: 76 days.
How big is the Wedge-rumped Storm-petrel?
The Wedge-rumped Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 26.0 cm, weight of 27.0 g.
What order and family does the Wedge-rumped Storm-petrel belong to?
The Wedge-rumped Storm-petrel (Hydrobates tethys) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Hydrobatidae.

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