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Pincoya Storm-petrel

Oceanites pincoyae

Data Deficient
Envergadura
26,7 cm
Peso
26,0 g
Familia
Oceanitidae
Orden
Procellariiformes

The Pincoya Storm-petrel (Oceanites pincoyae) is a bird species in the family Oceanitidae, within the order Procellariiformes (albatros y petreles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.7 cm and a weight of 26 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Data Deficient.

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Pincoya Storm-petrel, 16–18 cm, was described as a new species only in 2013 from the Chiloé Archipelago of Chile. One of the most recently discovered birds in the Americas. Dark with white belly patch. Breeds in Chilean fjords — unusual for storm-petrels. Forages over cold sub-Antarctic coastal waters.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 26,7 cm 10.5 in
Peso 26,0 g 0.92 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Data Deficient
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Tamaño de la puesta

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Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Procellariiformes (Albatros y Petreles)
Familia Oceanitidae
Genus Oceanites
Especies Oceanites pincoyae

Distribution

Pincoya Storm-petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Is the Pincoya Storm-petrel endangered?
The Pincoya Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
How big is the Pincoya Storm-petrel?
The Pincoya Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 26.7 cm, weight of 26.0 g.
What order and family does the Pincoya Storm-petrel belong to?
The Pincoya Storm-petrel (Oceanites pincoyae) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Oceanitidae.

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