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New Zealand Storm-petrel

Fregetta maoriana

Critically Endangered
Envergure
28,2 cm
Poids
34,75 g
Famille
Oceanitidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
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À propos

New Zealand Storm-petrel, 16–18 cm, was thought extinct for over 150 years until rediscovered in 2003 off the Hauraki Gulf. Breeding colony finally found in 2013 on Little Barrier Island. Dark above, white below with black stripe through belly. Endangered. Planktivore in New Zealand coastal and pelagic waters.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 28,2 cm 11.1 in
Poids 34,75 g 1.23 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 51 days. Fledging: 100 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Famille Oceanitidae
Genus Fregetta
Espèces Fregetta maoriana

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Foire aux questions

Is the New Zealand Storm-petrel endangered?
The New Zealand Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the New Zealand Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 51 days. Fledging: 100 days.
How big is the New Zealand Storm-petrel?
The New Zealand Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 28.2 cm, weight of 34.75 g.
What order and family does the New Zealand Storm-petrel belong to?
The New Zealand Storm-petrel (Fregetta maoriana) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Oceanitidae.

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