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Bulwer's Petrel

Bulweria bulwerii

Least Concern
Envergure
40,6 cm
Poids
103,16666666666667 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

The Bulwer's Petrel (Bulweria bulwerii) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.6 cm and a weight of 103.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

26–28 cm, wingspan 68–73 cm. All-dark chocolate-brown with long wedge-shaped tail; pale diagonal wing-bar. Breeds subtropical Atlantic and Pacific islands; migrates to tropical oceans. Buoyant, weaving flight close to water. Feeds on squid and fish at night.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 40,6 cm 16.0 in
Poids 103,16666666666667 g 3.64 oz

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-45 days. Fledging: 62 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Famille Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Bulweria
Espèces Bulweria bulwerii

Distribution

Bulwer's Petrel has been recorded in 4 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Bulwer's Petrel endangered?
The Bulwer's Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bulwer's Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-45 days. Fledging: 62 days.
How big is the Bulwer's Petrel?
The Bulwer's Petrel has a wingspan of 40.6 cm, weight of 103.16666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Bulwer's Petrel belong to?
The Bulwer's Petrel (Bulweria bulwerii) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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