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Short-tailed Shearwater
Ardenna tenuirostris
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Least Concern
Envergure
52,4 cm
Poids
695,0 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
À propos
41–43 cm, wingspan 95–100 cm. Sooty-brown; silvery underwing flash. Breeds Bass Strait islands (Australia) in enormous numbers; one of the world's most abundant seabirds. Migrates to North Pacific in vast flocks. Feeds on krill and fish. Harvested sustainably as 'muttonbirds' in Tasmania.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 52,4 cm | 20.6 in |
| Poids | 695,0 g | 24.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 52-55 days. Fledging: 88-108 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 tenuirostris |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Short-tailed Shearwater endangered?
The Short-tailed Shearwater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Short-tailed Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 52-55 days. Fledging: 88-108 days.
How big is the Short-tailed Shearwater?
The Short-tailed Shearwater has a wingspan of 52.4 cm, weight of 695.0 g.
What order and family does the Short-tailed Shearwater belong to?
The Short-tailed Shearwater (Ardenna tenuirostris) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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