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Murphy's Petrel

Pterodroma ultima

Least Concern
Envergadura
52,0 cm
Peso
380,0 g
Familia
Procellariidae
Orden
Procellariiformes

The Murphy's Petrel (Pterodroma ultima) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petreles y pardelas), within the order Procellariiformes (albatros y petreles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52 cm and a weight of 380 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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39–41 cm. Dark grey-brown above; variable pale grey below with dusky underwing. Breeds widely across central Pacific (Pitcairn, Austral, Henderson islands). Migrates to North Pacific in non-breeding season. Feeds on squid and fish; nocturnal at breeding colonies; Near Threatened.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 52,0 cm 20.5 in
Peso 380,0 g 13.40 oz

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Incubation: 50 days. Fledging: 100 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 ultima

Distribution

Murphy's Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Murphy's Petrel endangered?
The Murphy's Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Murphy's Petrel nest?
Incubation: 50 days. Fledging: 100 days.
How big is the Murphy's Petrel?
The Murphy's Petrel has a wingspan of 52.0 cm, weight of 380.0 g.
What order and family does the Murphy's Petrel belong to?
The Murphy's Petrel (Pterodroma ultima) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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