MacGillivray's Prion
Pachyptila macgillivrayi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pachyptila-macgillivrayi"></birdfyi-bird>The MacGillivray's Prion (Pachyptila macgillivrayi) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.6 cm and a weight of 162.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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25–27 cm. Medium-billed prion intermediate between Broad-billed and Fairy prions; pale blue-grey with dark M-mark. Breeds St. Paul and Amsterdam islands in southern Indian Ocean. Very restricted range; feeds on zooplankton and small crustaceans at sea surface.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.6 cm | 15.2 in |
| Weight | 162.5 g | 5.73 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pachyptila |
| Species | Pachyptila macgillivrayi |
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