Grey-backed Storm-petrel
Garrodia nereis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="garrodia-nereis"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey-backed Storm-petrel (Garrodia nereis) is a bird species in the family Oceanitidae, within the order Procellariiformes (albatros y petreles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25 cm and a weight of 32.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Grey-backed Storm-petrel, 16–19 cm, breeds on sub-Antarctic islands across the Southern Ocean from Tristan da Cunha to the Antipodes. Pale grey back and rump distinguishes it from most other storm-petrels. Planktivore; flutters low over the sea surface picking up zooplankton.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 25,0 cm | 9.8 in |
| Peso | 32,5 g | 1.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 45 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Procellariiformes (Albatros y Petreles) |
| Familia | Oceanitidae |
| Genus | Garrodia |
| Especies | Garrodia nereis |
Distribution
Grey-backed Storm-petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Oceanitidae family