Northern Giant Petrel
Macronectes halli
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<birdfyi-bird slug="macronectes-halli"></birdfyi-bird>The Northern Giant Petrel (Macronectes halli) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (sturmvögel und sturmtaucher), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosse und sturmvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 99.6 cm and a weight of 4.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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80–95 cm, wingspan 150–200 cm. Resembles Southern Giant Petrel but bill tip is reddish-brown; lacks white morph. Breeds subantarctic islands (South Georgia, Macquarie, Auckland). Ranges north into subtropics; scavenges offal and carrion at sea. Near Threatened due to longline bycatch.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 99,6 cm | 39.2 in |
| Gewicht | 4362,5 g | 153.88 oz |
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Nest type: M. Incubation: 57-62 days. Fledging: 106-120 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes (Albatrosse und Sturmvögel) |
| Familie | Procellariidae (Sturmvögel und Sturmtaucher) |
| Genus | Macronectes |
| Arten | Macronectes halli |
Distribution
Northern Giant Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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