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Streaked Shearwater
Calonectris leucomelas
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Near Threatened
Envergure
63,8 cm
Poids
530,5 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
À propos
48 cm, wingspan 122 cm. Large shearwater; brown-streaked white head and neck; brown above, white below. Breeds Japan and islands of East Asia; migrates south to Australia and Indian Ocean. Feeds on fish and squid; forms large flocks; the most abundant shearwater in NW Pacific.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 63,8 cm | 25.1 in |
| Poids | 530,5 g | 18.71 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 64 days. Fledging: 66-80 days.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Calonectris |
| Espèces | Calonectris leucomelas |
Distribution
Streaked Shearwater has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Streaked Shearwater endangered?
The Streaked Shearwater has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Streaked Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 64 days. Fledging: 66-80 days.
How big is the Streaked Shearwater?
The Streaked Shearwater has a wingspan of 63.8 cm, weight of 530.5 g.
What order and family does the Streaked Shearwater belong to?
The Streaked Shearwater (Calonectris leucomelas) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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