Ainley's Storm-petrel

Ainley's Storm-petrel

Hydrobates cheimomnestes

Vulnerable
Envergure
30,1 cm
Poids
41,15 g
Famille
Hydrobatidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

The Ainley's Storm-petrel (Hydrobates cheimomnestes) is a bird species in the family Hydrobatidae (storm petrels), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.1 cm and a weight of 41.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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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.

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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