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Kerguelen Petrel
Aphrodroma brevirostris
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Least Concern
Envergure
48,0 cm
Poids
353,0 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
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À propos
33–36 cm, wingspan 80–85 cm. Dark grey-brown with short rounded bill; distinctive silvery-white flash on leading edge of underwing. Breeds Tristan da Cunha, Gough, Crozet, and Kerguelen. Ranges widely in Southern Ocean; feeds on fish and squid; solitary at sea.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 48,0 cm | 18.9 in |
| Poids | 353,0 g | 12.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 49 days. Fledging: 59-62 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Aphrodroma |
| Espèces | Aphrodroma brevirostris |
Distribution
Kerguelen Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Kerguelen Petrel endangered?
The Kerguelen Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Kerguelen Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 49 days. Fledging: 59-62 days.
How big is the Kerguelen Petrel?
The Kerguelen Petrel has a wingspan of 48.0 cm, weight of 353.0 g.
What order and family does the Kerguelen Petrel belong to?
The Kerguelen Petrel (Aphrodroma brevirostris) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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