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Cape Verde Shearwater
Calonectris edwardsii
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Near Threatened
Envergure
61,8 cm
Poids
470,0 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
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À propos
43–47 cm. Smaller than Cory's Shearwater; grey-brown above, white below with yellow bill. Breeds Cape Verde Islands. Migrates south through east Atlantic to south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Near Threatened; threatened by introduced cats and rats; feeds on fish and squid.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 61,8 cm | 24.3 in |
| Poids | 470,0 g | 16.58 oz |
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Calonectris |
| Espèces | Calonectris edwardsii |
Distribution
Cape Verde Shearwater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Cape Verde Shearwater endangered?
The Cape Verde Shearwater has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Cape Verde Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Cape Verde Shearwater?
The Cape Verde Shearwater has a wingspan of 61.8 cm, weight of 470.0 g.
What order and family does the Cape Verde Shearwater belong to?
The Cape Verde Shearwater (Calonectris edwardsii) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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