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Zino's Petrel
Pterodroma madeira
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Endangered
Wingspan
50.6 cm
Weight
227.5 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
33–36 cm. Small gadfly petrel; grey-brown above with white underparts and partial dark breast-band. Critically Endangered; breeds only on Madeira's high central mountains (fewer than 65 pairs). Threatened by light pollution, introduced predators. Long-distance migrations to Atlantic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 50.6 cm | 19.9 in |
| Weight | 227.5 g | 8.02 oz |
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 53 days. Fledging: 85 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma madeira |
Distribution
Zino's Petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Zino's Petrel endangered?
The Zino's Petrel has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Zino's Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 53 days. Fledging: 85 days.
How big is the Zino's Petrel?
The Zino's Petrel has a wingspan of 50.6 cm, weight of 227.5 g.
What order and family does the Zino's Petrel belong to?
The Zino's Petrel (Pterodroma madeira) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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