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Westland Petrel
Procellaria westlandica
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Endangered
Envergadura
73,8 cm
Peso
1111,5 g
Familia
Procellariidae
Orden
Procellariiformes
Acerca de
51 cm. Large all-black petrel; pale yellowish bill with dark culmen. Breeds only in inland forests of Westland, South Island, New Zealand. Vulnerable; the only procellariid nesting in inland forest. Migrates to southern Pacific; feeds on squid and fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 73,8 cm | 29.1 in |
| Peso | 1111,5 g | 39.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 57-65 days. Fledging: 120-140 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Familia | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Procellaria |
| Especies | Procellaria westlandica |
Distribution
Westland Petrel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Westland Petrel endangered?
The Westland Petrel has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Westland Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 57-65 days. Fledging: 120-140 days.
How big is the Westland Petrel?
The Westland Petrel has a wingspan of 73.8 cm, weight of 1111.5 g.
What order and family does the Westland Petrel belong to?
The Westland Petrel (Procellaria westlandica) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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