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Snow Petrel

Pagodroma nivea

Least Concern
Envergadura
49,5 cm
Peso
386,0 g
Familia
Procellariidae
Orden
Procellariiformes

The Snow Petrel (Pagodroma nivea) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petreles y pardelas), within the order Procellariiformes (albatros y petreles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 49.5 cm and a weight of 386 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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30–35 cm, wingspan 75–95 cm. Entirely snow-white plumage; black bill, eyes, and feet. Nests in rock crevices deep in Antarctica, among the southernmost breeding birds on Earth. Feeds on krill and fish under pack ice. Highly territorial at nest; secretes stomach oil as defence.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 49,5 cm 19.5 in
Peso 386,0 g 13.62 oz

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CR. Incubation: 41-49 days. Fledging: 41-54 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

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Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Procellariiformes (Albatros y Petreles)
Familia Procellariidae (Petreles y Pardelas)
Genus Pagodroma
Especies Pagodroma nivea

Distribution

Snow Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Snow Petrel endangered?
The Snow Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Snow Petrel nest?
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 41-49 days. Fledging: 41-54 days.
How big is the Snow Petrel?
The Snow Petrel has a wingspan of 49.5 cm, weight of 386.0 g.
What order and family does the Snow Petrel belong to?
The Snow Petrel (Pagodroma nivea) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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