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Westland Petrel
Procellaria westlandica
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Endangered
Flügelspannweite
73,8 cm
Gewicht
1111,5 g
Familie
Procellariidae
Ordnung
Procellariiformes
Über uns
51 cm. Large all-black petrel; pale yellowish bill with dark culmen. Breeds only in inland forests of Westland, South Island, New Zealand. Vulnerable; the only procellariid nesting in inland forest. Migrates to southern Pacific; feeds on squid and fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 73,8 cm | 29.1 in |
| Gewicht | 1111,5 g | 39.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 57-65 days. Fledging: 120-140 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 westlandica |
Distribution
Westland Petrel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Westland Petrel endangered?
The Westland Petrel has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Westland Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 57-65 days. Fledging: 120-140 days.
How big is the Westland Petrel?
The Westland Petrel has a wingspan of 73.8 cm, weight of 1111.5 g.
What order and family does the Westland Petrel belong to?
The Westland Petrel (Procellaria westlandica) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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