White-headed Petrel
Pterodroma lessonii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-lessonii"></birdfyi-bird>The White-headed Petrel (Pterodroma lessonii) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (sturmvögel und sturmtaucher), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosse und sturmvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 60.7 cm and a weight of 695 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
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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 (Albatrosse und Sturmvögel) |
| Familie | Procellariidae (Sturmvögel und Sturmtaucher) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Arten | Pterodroma lessonii |
Distribution
White-headed Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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