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White-vented Storm-petrel

Oceanites gracilis

Data Deficient
Wingspan
26.7 cm
Weight
18.65 g
Family
Oceanitidae
Order
Procellariiformes

About

White-vented Storm-petrel, 15–17 cm, is a small, poorly known storm-petrel of the eastern South Pacific. Dark above with white rump and white vent. Pelagic off the coasts of Peru, Chile, and Ecuador; breeding grounds discovered only recently on tiny Patagonian islands. Planktivore.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 26.7 cm 10.5 in
Weight 18.65 g 0.66 oz

Conservation Status

Data Deficient
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CR.

Clutch Size

1

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Family Oceanitidae
Genus Oceanites
Species Oceanites gracilis

Distribution

White-vented Storm-petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the White-vented Storm-petrel endangered?
The White-vented Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
How does the White-vented Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: CR.
How big is the White-vented Storm-petrel?
The White-vented Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 26.7 cm, weight of 18.65 g.
What order and family does the White-vented Storm-petrel belong to?
The White-vented Storm-petrel (Oceanites gracilis) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Oceanitidae.

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