Cory's Shearwater
Calonectris borealis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calonectris-borealis"></birdfyi-bird>The Cory's Shearwater (Calonectris borealis) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (sturmvögel und sturmtaucher), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosse und sturmvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 69.4 cm and a weight of 787.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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46–56 cm, wingspan 112–126 cm. Large shearwater; greyish-brown above with yellowish bill; white below with pale underwing. Breeds Macaronesia (Azores, Canaries, Madeira). Migrates across Atlantic to South Atlantic wintering grounds. Feeds on fish and squid; follows fishing vessels.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 69,4 cm | 27.3 in |
| Gewicht | 787,5 g | 27.78 oz |
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Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 52-56 days. Fledging: 91-105 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes (Albatrosse und Sturmvögel) |
| Familie | Procellariidae (Sturmvögel und Sturmtaucher) |
| Genus | Calonectris |
| Arten | Calonectris borealis |
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