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Markham's Storm-petrel

Hydrobates markhami

Near Threatened
Envergure
34,2 cm
Poids
53,0 g
Famille
Hydrobatidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

À propos

Markham's Storm-petrel, 22–23 cm, is a large all-dark storm-petrel breeding in the Atacama Desert of Chile and Peru — one of the few seabirds to nest in desert habitat far from the coast. Poorly known. Near Threatened. Pelagic over the Humboldt Current and cold eastern South Pacific waters.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 34,2 cm 13.5 in
Poids 53,0 g 1.87 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 37-70 days. Fledging: 90-110 days.

Taille de la couvée

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Famille Hydrobatidae (Storm Petrels)
Genus Hydrobates
Espèces Hydrobates markhami

External Databases

Foire aux questions

Is the Markham's Storm-petrel endangered?
The Markham's Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Markham's Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 37-70 days. Fledging: 90-110 days.
How big is the Markham's Storm-petrel?
The Markham's Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 34.2 cm, weight of 53.0 g.
What order and family does the Markham's Storm-petrel belong to?
The Markham's Storm-petrel (Hydrobates markhami) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Hydrobatidae.

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