Magellanic Diving-petrel
Pelecanoides magellani
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pelecanoides-magellani"></birdfyi-bird>The Magellanic Diving-petrel (Pelecanoides magellani) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.1 cm and a weight of 149.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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20–24 cm. Dark above, white below; narrow white tips to secondary feathers. Breeds southern Chile and Argentina (Strait of Magellan and Falklands). Year-round resident in coastal cold waters. Feeds on fish and crustaceans by pursuit-diving; nests in burrows on coastal islands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.1 cm | 9.9 in |
| Weight | 149.25 g | 5.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pelecanoides |
| Species | Pelecanoides magellani |
Distribution
Magellanic Diving-petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family