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Pycroft's Petrel

Pterodroma pycrofti

Vulnerable
Envergadura
42,8 cm
Peso
156,5 g
Familia
Procellariidae
Orden
Procellariiformes

The Pycroft's Petrel (Pterodroma pycrofti) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petreles y pardelas), within the order Procellariiformes (albatros y petreles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.8 cm and a weight of 156.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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26–28 cm. Small; pale grey above with dark M-mark; white underparts with partial dark collar. Breeds small islands off northern New Zealand (Poor Knights, Hen & Chickens). Vulnerable; migrates to North Pacific. Feeds on squid and fish; nocturnal at colonies; threatened by rats.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 42,8 cm 16.9 in
Peso 156,5 g 5.52 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45 days. Fledging: 77-84 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 Pterodroma
Especies Pterodroma pycrofti

Distribution

Pycroft's Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Pycroft's Petrel endangered?
The Pycroft's Petrel has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Pycroft's Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45 days. Fledging: 77-84 days.
How big is the Pycroft's Petrel?
The Pycroft's Petrel has a wingspan of 42.8 cm, weight of 156.5 g.
What order and family does the Pycroft's Petrel belong to?
The Pycroft's Petrel (Pterodroma pycrofti) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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