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Fairy Prion
Pachyptila turtur
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
34,8 cm
Gewicht
136,75 g
Familie
Procellariidae
Ordnung
Procellariiformes
Über uns
23–28 cm, wingspan 56–60 cm. Small prion with narrow bill; blue-grey with clear dark M-mark across wings. Breeds southern New Zealand, Falklands, Kerguelen. The most widespread small prion. Feeds on small crustaceans and copepods at sea surface; highly gregarious offshore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 34,8 cm | 13.7 in |
| Gewicht | 136,75 g | 4.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-56 days. Fledging: 43-56 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes (Albatrosse und Sturmvögel) |
| Familie | Procellariidae (Sturmvögel und Sturmtaucher) |
| Genus | Pachyptila |
| Arten | Pachyptila turtur |
Distribution
Fairy Prion has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Fairy Prion endangered?
The Fairy Prion has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Fairy Prion nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-56 days. Fledging: 43-56 days.
How big is the Fairy Prion?
The Fairy Prion has a wingspan of 34.8 cm, weight of 136.75 g.
What order and family does the Fairy Prion belong to?
The Fairy Prion (Pachyptila turtur) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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