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Slender-billed Prion
Pachyptila belcheri
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Least Concern
Wingspan
35.2 cm
Weight
152.0 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
25–26 cm. Slenderest-billed prion; pale blue-grey with faint M-mark and narrow dark breast-side patches. Breeds Falkland Islands, Kerguelen, Crozet. Feeds mainly on copepods by surface-seizing rather than filter-feeding. Slightly longer wings give more buoyant flight.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.2 cm | 13.9 in |
| Weight | 152.0 g | 5.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 46-47 days. Fledging: 43-54 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pachyptila |
| Species | Pachyptila belcheri |
Distribution
Slender-billed Prion has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Slender-billed Prion endangered?
The Slender-billed Prion has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Slender-billed Prion nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 46-47 days. Fledging: 43-54 days.
How big is the Slender-billed Prion?
The Slender-billed Prion has a wingspan of 35.2 cm, weight of 152.0 g.
What order and family does the Slender-billed Prion belong to?
The Slender-billed Prion (Pachyptila belcheri) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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