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Grey Petrel

Procellaria cinerea

Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
65,2 cm
Gewicht
1140,0 g
Familie
Procellariidae
Ordnung
Procellariiformes

The Grey Petrel (Procellaria cinerea) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (sturmvögel und sturmtaucher), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosse und sturmvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 65.2 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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48 cm, wingspan 119–130 cm. Grey petrel with pale yellowish bill; white underparts. Breeds Tristan da Cunha, Gough, Auckland, Antipodes, Crozet, and Kerguelen. Unique among petrels in breeding in winter; feeds on fish and squid. Near Threatened; bycatch in longline fisheries.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 65,2 cm 25.7 in
Gewicht 1140,0 g 40.21 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 52-61 days. Fledging: 110-120 days.

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Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Grey Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Grey Petrel endangered?
The Grey Petrel has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Grey Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 52-61 days. Fledging: 110-120 days.
How big is the Grey Petrel?
The Grey Petrel has a wingspan of 65.2 cm, weight of 1140.0 g.
What order and family does the Grey Petrel belong to?
The Grey Petrel (Procellaria cinerea) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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