Herald Petrel
Pterodroma heraldica
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-heraldica"></birdfyi-bird>The Herald Petrel (Pterodroma heraldica) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (sturmvögel und sturmtaucher), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosse und sturmvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 56.2 cm and a weight of 278.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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37 cm. Polymorphic petrel; pale morph has white underparts with dark M-mark and partial collar; dark morph sooty brown. Breeds widely across central and south Pacific islands. Ranges in tropical Pacific; feeds on squid and fish. Closely related to Kermadec Petrel.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 56,2 cm | 22.1 in |
| Gewicht | 278,5 g | 9.82 oz |
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Nest type: CR,NO.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes (Albatrosse und Sturmvögel) |
| Familie | Procellariidae (Sturmvögel und Sturmtaucher) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Arten | Pterodroma heraldica |
Distribution
Herald Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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