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Blue Petrel
Halobaena caerulea
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
41,2 cm
Gewicht
201,5 g
Familie
Procellariidae
Ordnung
Procellariiformes
Über uns
26–32 cm, wingspan 60–71 cm. Blue-grey above with distinctive white-tipped square tail; white below. Resembles prions but tail pattern diagnostic. Breeds subantarctic islands (South Georgia, Crozet, Kerguelen). Ranges widely in Southern Ocean; feeds on crustaceans and small fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 41,2 cm | 16.2 in |
| Gewicht | 201,5 g | 7.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45-52 days. Fledging: 43-60 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes (Albatrosse und Sturmvögel) |
| Familie | Procellariidae (Sturmvögel und Sturmtaucher) |
| Genus | Halobaena |
| Arten | Halobaena caerulea |
Distribution
Blue Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Blue Petrel endangered?
The Blue Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45-52 days. Fledging: 43-60 days.
How big is the Blue Petrel?
The Blue Petrel has a wingspan of 41.2 cm, weight of 201.5 g.
What order and family does the Blue Petrel belong to?
The Blue Petrel (Halobaena caerulea) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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