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Salvin's Prion
Pachyptila salvini
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Least Concern
Wingspan
38.6 cm
Weight
162.5 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
25–28 cm, wingspan 57–63 cm. Similar to Broad-billed Prion but bill intermediate in width; blue-grey above with dark W-wing mark. Breeds Crozet and Marion islands in Indian Ocean. Feeds on crustaceans by filter-seizing at surface. Distinguished from congeners mainly by bill width.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.6 cm | 15.2 in |
| Weight | 162.5 g | 5.73 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 43-52 days. Fledging: 52-65 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pachyptila |
| Species | Pachyptila salvini |
Distribution
Salvin's 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 Salvin's Prion endangered?
The Salvin's Prion has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Salvin's Prion nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 43-52 days. Fledging: 52-65 days.
How big is the Salvin's Prion?
The Salvin's Prion has a wingspan of 38.6 cm, weight of 162.5 g.
What order and family does the Salvin's Prion belong to?
The Salvin's Prion (Pachyptila salvini) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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