White-winged Petrel
Pterodroma leucoptera
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-leucoptera"></birdfyi-bird>The White-winged Petrel (Pterodroma leucoptera) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petreles y pardelas), within the order Procellariiformes (albatros y petreles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.4 cm and a weight of 194.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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30 cm. Small; pale grey above with dark M-mark; white below with partial dark collar. Breeds Cabbage Tree Island (NSW Australia) and Pitcairn Islands. Vulnerable; restricted breeding range; feeds on squid and fish in subtropical Pacific.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 42,4 cm | 16.7 in |
| Peso | 194,5 g | 6.86 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 42-49 days. Fledging: 77-84 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 leucoptera |
Distribution
White-winged Petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the White-winged Petrel endangered?
How does the White-winged Petrel nest?
How big is the White-winged Petrel?
What order and family does the White-winged Petrel belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family