Atlantic Petrel

Atlantic Petrel

Pterodroma incerta

Endangered
Flügelspannweite
63,6 cm
Gewicht
515,0 g
Familie
Procellariidae
Ordnung
Procellariiformes

The Atlantic Petrel (Pterodroma incerta) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (sturmvögel und sturmtaucher), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosse und sturmvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 63.6 cm and a weight of 515 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Über uns

43 cm, wingspan 104 cm. Large; dark brown above with pale belly and dusky breast-band creating hooded appearance. Breeds Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island; ranges into south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Endangered; threatened by introduced predators and longline fisheries.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 63,6 cm 25.0 in
Gewicht 515,0 g 18.17 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 55 days. Fledging: 138 days.

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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 incerta

Distribution

Atlantic Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Atlantic Petrel endangered?
The Atlantic Petrel has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Atlantic Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 55 days. Fledging: 138 days.
How big is the Atlantic Petrel?
The Atlantic Petrel has a wingspan of 63.6 cm, weight of 515.0 g.
What order and family does the Atlantic Petrel belong to?
The Atlantic Petrel (Pterodroma incerta) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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