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Sooty Shearwater
Ardenna grisea
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Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
59,1 cm
Gewicht
814,0 g
Familie
Procellariidae
Ordnung
Procellariiformes
Über uns
40–51 cm, wingspan 94–110 cm. All dark sooty-brown with silvery-white underwing flash. Breeds New Zealand and southern South America; undertakes one of the longest migrations of any animal to North Pacific and Atlantic. Feeds on fish, squid, and krill. Near Threatened; millions estimated.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 59,1 cm | 23.3 in |
| Gewicht | 814,0 g | 28.71 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 53-56 days. Fledging: 86-106 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Familie | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Ardenna |
| Arten | Ardenna grisea |
External Databases
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Is the Sooty Shearwater endangered?
The Sooty Shearwater has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Sooty Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 53-56 days. Fledging: 86-106 days.
How big is the Sooty Shearwater?
The Sooty Shearwater has a wingspan of 59.1 cm, weight of 814.0 g.
What order and family does the Sooty Shearwater belong to?
The Sooty Shearwater (Ardenna grisea) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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