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White-headed Petrel
Pterodroma lessonii
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
60,7 cm
Gewicht
695,0 g
Familie
Procellariidae
Ordnung
Procellariiformes
Über uns
43 cm, wingspan 109 cm. Large petrel with white head, grey back, and white underparts; dark upperwing. Breeds Kerguelen, Macquarie, Auckland, and Antipodes islands. Ranges in subantarctic to temperate Southern Ocean. Feeds on squid and fish; nocturnal at colonies.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 60,7 cm | 23.9 in |
| Gewicht | 695,0 g | 24.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 50-61 days. Fledging: 107-118 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Familie | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Arten | Pterodroma lessonii |
Distribution
White-headed Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the White-headed Petrel endangered?
The White-headed Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-headed Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 50-61 days. Fledging: 107-118 days.
How big is the White-headed Petrel?
The White-headed Petrel has a wingspan of 60.7 cm, weight of 695.0 g.
What order and family does the White-headed Petrel belong to?
The White-headed Petrel (Pterodroma lessonii) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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