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Fluttering Shearwater
Puffinus gavia
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Least Concern
Envergadura
39,6 cm
Peso
267,6666666666667 g
Familia
Procellariidae
Orden
Procellariiformes
Acerca de
33 cm. Dark brown above; white below; relatively short-tailed. Breeds New Zealand North Island coast; non-breeding range restricted to Tasman Sea and nearby waters. Sedentary compared to most shearwaters; feeds on fish and squid. Near Threatened due to small range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 39,6 cm | 15.6 in |
| Peso | 267,6666666666667 g | 9.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Procellariiformes (Albatros y Petreles) |
| Familia | Procellariidae (Petreles y Pardelas) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Especies | Puffinus gavia |
Distribution
Fluttering Shearwater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Fluttering Shearwater endangered?
The Fluttering Shearwater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Fluttering Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Fluttering Shearwater?
The Fluttering Shearwater has a wingspan of 39.6 cm, weight of 267.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Fluttering Shearwater belong to?
The Fluttering Shearwater (Puffinus gavia) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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