Great Shearwater
Ardenna gravis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ardenna-gravis"></birdfyi-bird>The Great Shearwater (Ardenna gravis) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (sturmvögel und sturmtaucher), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosse und sturmvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 63.6 cm and a weight of 832.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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43–51 cm, wingspan 105–122 cm. Large; dark brown above with white underparts, dark cap, and distinctive scaly pattern on upperwing. Breeds Tristan da Cunha, Gough, and Falklands; migrates to North Atlantic. Feeds on fish and squid; spectacular post-breeding migration past UK coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 63,6 cm | 25.0 in |
| Gewicht | 832,5 g | 29.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 53-57 days. Fledging: 105-120 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes (Albatrosse und Sturmvögel) |
| Familie | Procellariidae (Sturmvögel und Sturmtaucher) |
| Genus | Ardenna |
| Arten | Ardenna gravis |
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