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Snow Petrel

Pagodroma nivea

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
49,5 cm
Gewicht
386,0 g
Familie
Procellariidae
Ordnung
Procellariiformes

The Snow Petrel (Pagodroma nivea) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (sturmvögel und sturmtaucher), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosse und sturmvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 49.5 cm and a weight of 386 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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30–35 cm, wingspan 75–95 cm. Entirely snow-white plumage; black bill, eyes, and feet. Nests in rock crevices deep in Antarctica, among the southernmost breeding birds on Earth. Feeds on krill and fish under pack ice. Highly territorial at nest; secretes stomach oil as defence.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 49,5 cm 19.5 in
Gewicht 386,0 g 13.62 oz

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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Nistverhalten

Nest type: CR. Incubation: 41-49 days. Fledging: 41-54 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Procellariiformes (Albatrosse und Sturmvögel)
Familie Procellariidae (Sturmvögel und Sturmtaucher)
Genus Pagodroma
Arten Pagodroma nivea

Distribution

Snow Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Snow Petrel endangered?
The Snow Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Snow Petrel nest?
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 41-49 days. Fledging: 41-54 days.
How big is the Snow Petrel?
The Snow Petrel has a wingspan of 49.5 cm, weight of 386.0 g.
What order and family does the Snow Petrel belong to?
The Snow Petrel (Pagodroma nivea) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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