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Jouanin's Petrel

Bulweria fallax

Near Threatened
Envergure
48,2 cm
Poids
167,5 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

The Jouanin's Petrel (Bulweria fallax) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48.2 cm and a weight of 167.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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À propos

43–45 cm. Larger than Bulwer's Petrel; all sooty-brown with a wedge-shaped tail and faint pale wing-bar. Breeds southern Arabian Sea islands (Socotra region); ranges in Indian Ocean. Near Threatened; poorly studied. Feeds on squid and fish; crepuscular and nocturnal at sea.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 48,2 cm 19.0 in
Poids 167,5 g 5.91 oz

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Jouanin's Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Jouanin's Petrel endangered?
The Jouanin's Petrel has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Jouanin's Petrel?
The Jouanin's Petrel has a wingspan of 48.2 cm, weight of 167.5 g.
What order and family does the Jouanin's Petrel belong to?
The Jouanin's Petrel (Bulweria fallax) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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