Slender-billed Prion
Pachyptila belcheri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pachyptila-belcheri"></birdfyi-bird>The Slender-billed Prion (Pachyptila belcheri) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petreles y pardelas), within the order Procellariiformes (albatros y petreles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.2 cm and a weight of 152 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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25–26 cm. Slenderest-billed prion; pale blue-grey with faint M-mark and narrow dark breast-side patches. Breeds Falkland Islands, Kerguelen, Crozet. Feeds mainly on copepods by surface-seizing rather than filter-feeding. Slightly longer wings give more buoyant flight.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 35,2 cm | 13.9 in |
| Peso | 152,0 g | 5.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 46-47 days. Fledging: 43-54 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Procellariiformes (Albatros y Petreles) |
| Familia | Procellariidae (Petreles y Pardelas) |
| Genus | Pachyptila |
| Especies | Pachyptila belcheri |
Distribution
Slender-billed Prion has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family