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Sooty Albatross

Phoebetria fusca

Endangered
Envergadura
102,0 cm
Peso
2641,6666666666665 g
Familia
Diomedeidae
Orden
Procellariiformes

The Sooty Albatross (Phoebetria fusca) is a bird species in the family Diomedeidae (albatros), within the order Procellariiformes (albatros y petreles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 102 cm and a weight of 2.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Sooty Albatross, 84–89 cm, wingspan 203 cm, is a slender, elegant albatross of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans, breeding on Tristan da Cunha, Gough, and sub-Antarctic islands. Entirely dark brown with a pale crescent behind the eye and sulcus on bill. Endangered; threatened by longline bycatch.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 102,0 cm 40.2 in
Peso 2641,6666666666665 g 93.18 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 70 days. Fledging: 160 days.

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Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Procellariiformes (Albatros y Petreles)
Familia Diomedeidae (Albatros)
Genus Phoebetria
Especies Phoebetria fusca

Distribution

Sooty Albatross has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Sooty Albatross endangered?
The Sooty Albatross has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Sooty Albatross nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 70 days. Fledging: 160 days.
How big is the Sooty Albatross?
The Sooty Albatross has a wingspan of 102.0 cm, weight of 2641.6666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Sooty Albatross belong to?
The Sooty Albatross (Phoebetria fusca) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Diomedeidae.

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