Ainley's Storm-petrel
Hydrobates cheimomnestes
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Vulnerable
Envergure
30,1 cm
Poids
41,15 g
Famille
Hydrobatidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
À propos
Ainley's Storm-petrel, 19–21 cm, is a recently described species breeding on the Channel Islands off California, present in winter — unusual among storm-petrels which typically breed in summer. Dark overall, white rump with central grey stripe. Vulnerable; small population and restricted range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 30,1 cm | 11.9 in |
| Poids | 41,15 g | 1.45 oz |
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU,CR.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Hydrobatidae (Storm Petrels) |
| Genus | Hydrobates |
| Espèces | Hydrobates cheimomnestes |
Distribution
Ainley's Storm-petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Ainley's Storm-petrel endangered?
The Ainley's Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Ainley's Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR.
How big is the Ainley's Storm-petrel?
The Ainley's Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 30.1 cm, weight of 41.15 g.
What order and family does the Ainley's Storm-petrel belong to?
The Ainley's Storm-petrel (Hydrobates cheimomnestes) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Hydrobatidae.
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