European Storm-petrel
Hydrobates pelagicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hydrobates-pelagicus"></birdfyi-bird>The European Storm-petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus) is a bird species in the family Hydrobatidae (paíños), within the order Procellariiformes (albatros y petreles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.8 cm and a weight of 26.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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El petrel de tormenta europeo es el petrel más pequeño de Europa. Tiene plumaje negro con la rabadilla blanca. Anida en madrigueras y grietas en las costas rocosas de las islas atlánticas desde Islandia hasta las Islas Canarias. Se alimenta de pequeños peces, crustáceos y plancton en alta mar. Visita el nido de noche. Las ratas y los gatos ferales en las islas de cría son las principales amenazas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 23,8 cm | 9.4 in |
| Peso | 26,5 g | 0.93 oz |
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 41-40 days. Fledging: 59-70 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Procellariiformes (Albatros y Petreles) |
| Familia | Hydrobatidae (Paíños) |
| Genus | Hydrobates |
| Especies | Hydrobates pelagicus |
Distribution
European Storm-petrel has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the European Storm-petrel endangered?
How does the European Storm-petrel nest?
How big is the European Storm-petrel?
What order and family does the European Storm-petrel belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Hydrobatidae family