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Great Shearwater
Ardenna gravis
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Least Concern
Envergure
63,6 cm
Poids
832,5 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
À propos
43–51 cm, wingspan 105–122 cm. Large; dark brown above with white underparts, dark cap, and distinctive scaly pattern on upperwing. Breeds Tristan da Cunha, Gough, and Falklands; migrates to North Atlantic. Feeds on fish and squid; spectacular post-breeding migration past UK coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 63,6 cm | 25.0 in |
| Poids | 832,5 g | 29.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 53-57 days. Fledging: 105-120 days.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Ardenna |
| Espèces | Ardenna gravis |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Great Shearwater endangered?
The Great Shearwater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 53-57 days. Fledging: 105-120 days.
How big is the Great Shearwater?
The Great Shearwater has a wingspan of 63.6 cm, weight of 832.5 g.
What order and family does the Great Shearwater belong to?
The Great Shearwater (Ardenna gravis) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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