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Leach's Storm-petrel
Hydrobates leucorhous
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Vulnerable
Envergure
30,1 cm
Poids
42,583333333333336 g
Famille
Hydrobatidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
À propos
Leach's Storm-petrel, 19–22 cm, is one of the most numerous pelagic seabirds, with millions breeding in burrows in North Atlantic and North Pacific islands. Dark brown with white rump; erratic, butterfly-like flight unique among storm-petrels. Nocturnal at colonies; planktivore. Long-distance transequatorial migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 30,1 cm | 11.9 in |
| Poids | 42,583333333333336 g | 1.50 oz |
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 37-50 days. Fledging: 63-70 days.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Hydrobatidae (Storm Petrels) |
| Genus | Hydrobates |
| Espèces | Hydrobates leucorhous |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Leach's Storm-petrel endangered?
The Leach's Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Leach's Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 37-50 days. Fledging: 63-70 days.
How big is the Leach's Storm-petrel?
The Leach's Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 30.1 cm, weight of 42.583333333333336 g.
What order and family does the Leach's Storm-petrel belong to?
The Leach's Storm-petrel (Hydrobates leucorhous) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Hydrobatidae.
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