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Scopoli's Shearwater

Calonectris diomedea

Least Concern
Envergure
68,8 cm
Poids
707,0 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

The Scopoli's Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 68.8 cm and a weight of 707 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

45–56 cm, wingspan 112–122 cm. Large; brown-grey above with yellow bill; white below. Breeds Mediterranean islands; migrates to Atlantic. Formerly lumped with Cory's Shearwater; distinguished by smaller size and more restricted breeding range. Feeds on fish and squid.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 68,8 cm 27.1 in
Poids 707,0 g 24.94 oz

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 49-56 days. Fledging: 84-98 days.

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Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Scopoli's Shearwater has been recorded in 7 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Scopoli's Shearwater endangered?
The Scopoli's Shearwater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Scopoli's Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 49-56 days. Fledging: 84-98 days.
How big is the Scopoli's Shearwater?
The Scopoli's Shearwater has a wingspan of 68.8 cm, weight of 707.0 g.
What order and family does the Scopoli's Shearwater belong to?
The Scopoli's Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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