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Matsudaira's Storm-petrel

Hydrobates matsudairae

Vulnerable
Envergure
37,0 cm
Poids
62,0 g
Famille
Hydrobatidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

À propos

Matsudaira's Storm-petrel, 24–26 cm, is a large, all-dark storm-petrel breeding on Volcano and Ryukyu Islands of Japan. Long-winged, slow flapping flight. Winters off East Africa and the Arabian Sea — an Indian Ocean migrant from North Pacific colonies. Planktivore and surface feeder.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 37,0 cm 14.6 in
Poids 62,0 g 2.19 oz

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU.

Taxonomie

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

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Foire aux questions

Is the Matsudaira's Storm-petrel endangered?
The Matsudaira's Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Matsudaira's Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Matsudaira's Storm-petrel?
The Matsudaira's Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 37.0 cm, weight of 62.0 g.
What order and family does the Matsudaira's Storm-petrel belong to?
The Matsudaira's Storm-petrel (Hydrobates matsudairae) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Hydrobatidae.

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