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Beck's Petrel
Pseudobulweria becki
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
47.6 cm
Weight
185.0 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
29 cm. Small; dark brown above and on breast; white belly. Critically Endangered; known from only two specimens collected 1928–1929 in the Solomon Islands and Bismarck Sea. No confirmed breeding site. Possibly nests on remote Pacific islands; one of the world's least-known birds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 47.6 cm | 18.7 in |
| Weight | 185.0 g | 6.53 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pseudobulweria |
| Species | Pseudobulweria becki |
Distribution
Beck's Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Beck's Petrel endangered?
The Beck's Petrel has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Beck's Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR.
How big is the Beck's Petrel?
The Beck's Petrel has a wingspan of 47.6 cm, weight of 185.0 g.
What order and family does the Beck's Petrel belong to?
The Beck's Petrel (Pseudobulweria becki) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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