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Magellanic Diving-petrel
Pelecanoides magellani
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Least Concern
Wingspan
25.1 cm
Weight
149.25 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Magellanic Diving-petrel endangered?
The Magellanic Diving-petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Magellanic Diving-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Magellanic Diving-petrel?
The Magellanic Diving-petrel has a wingspan of 25.1 cm, weight of 149.25 g.
What order and family does the Magellanic Diving-petrel belong to?
The Magellanic Diving-petrel (Pelecanoides magellani) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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