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Broad-billed Prion
Pachyptila vittata
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Least Concern
Wingspan
39.0 cm
Weight
187.0 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
25–30 cm, wingspan 57–66 cm. Largest prion; pale blue-grey above, white below with dark M-mark across wings. Bill broad, blue with lamellae for filter-feeding on copepods. Breeds Tristan da Cunha and New Zealand subantarctic. Feeds by hydroplaning with bill submerged.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 39.0 cm | 15.4 in |
| Weight | 187.0 g | 6.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45-50 days. Fledging: 50 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pachyptila |
| Species | Pachyptila vittata |
Distribution
Broad-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 Broad-billed Prion endangered?
The Broad-billed Prion has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Broad-billed Prion nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45-50 days. Fledging: 50 days.
How big is the Broad-billed Prion?
The Broad-billed Prion has a wingspan of 39.0 cm, weight of 187.0 g.
What order and family does the Broad-billed Prion belong to?
The Broad-billed Prion (Pachyptila vittata) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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