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Murphy's Petrel
Pterodroma ultima
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Least Concern
Wingspan
52.0 cm
Weight
380.0 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
39–41 cm. Dark grey-brown above; variable pale grey below with dusky underwing. Breeds widely across central Pacific (Pitcairn, Austral, Henderson islands). Migrates to North Pacific in non-breeding season. Feeds on squid and fish; nocturnal at breeding colonies; Near Threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 52.0 cm | 20.5 in |
| Weight | 380.0 g | 13.40 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 50 days. Fledging: 100 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Species | Pterodroma ultima |
Distribution
Murphy's Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Murphy's Petrel endangered?
The Murphy's Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Murphy's Petrel nest?
Incubation: 50 days. Fledging: 100 days.
How big is the Murphy's Petrel?
The Murphy's Petrel has a wingspan of 52.0 cm, weight of 380.0 g.
What order and family does the Murphy's Petrel belong to?
The Murphy's Petrel (Pterodroma ultima) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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