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Henderson Petrel
Pterodroma atrata
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Endangered
Envergadura
59,0 cm
Peso
320,0 g
Familia
Procellariidae
Orden
Procellariiformes
Acerca de
36–38 cm. All-dark gadfly petrel; sooty-brown with slightly paler primary patch below. Breeds Henderson Island (Pitcairn Islands). Endangered; population estimated at 5,000–10,000 pairs but vulnerable to introduced rats. Ranges in South Pacific; feeds at night on squid.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 59,0 cm | 23.2 in |
| Peso | 320,0 g | 11.29 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 90 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Procellariiformes (Albatros y Petreles) |
| Familia | Procellariidae (Petreles y Pardelas) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Especies | Pterodroma atrata |
Distribution
Henderson Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Henderson Petrel endangered?
The Henderson Petrel has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Henderson Petrel nest?
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 90 days.
How big is the Henderson Petrel?
The Henderson Petrel has a wingspan of 59.0 cm, weight of 320.0 g.
What order and family does the Henderson Petrel belong to?
The Henderson Petrel (Pterodroma atrata) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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