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Spectacled Petrel
Procellaria conspicillata
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
71.0 cm
Weight
1162.5 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
58 cm. Large, sooty-black petrel; ivory bill with dark markings; diagnostic white spectacle marks around eye. Breeds only Inaccessible Island (Tristan da Cunha). Vulnerable; entire breeding population on a single isolated island; at risk from longline fisheries and storms.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 71.0 cm | 28.0 in |
| Weight | 1162.5 g | 41.01 oz |
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
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 | Procellaria |
| Species | Procellaria conspicillata |
Distribution
Spectacled Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Spectacled Petrel endangered?
The Spectacled Petrel has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Spectacled Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Spectacled Petrel?
The Spectacled Petrel has a wingspan of 71.0 cm, weight of 1162.5 g.
What order and family does the Spectacled Petrel belong to?
The Spectacled Petrel (Procellaria conspicillata) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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