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Monteiro's Storm-petrel

Hydrobates monteiroi

Vulnerable
Envergure
30,6 cm
Poids
45,5 g
Famille
Hydrobatidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

À propos

Monteiro's Storm-petrel, 19–21 cm, breeds exclusively on Graciosa Island in the Azores, wintering in the central North Atlantic. Recently split from Band-rumped Storm-petrel; breeds in a different season (July–November vs March–April for Castro's). Near Threatened; very small island-restricted population.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 30,6 cm 12.0 in
Poids 45,5 g 1.60 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 60 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 monteiroi

Distribution

Monteiro'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 Monteiro's Storm-petrel endangered?
The Monteiro's Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Monteiro's Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 60 days.
How big is the Monteiro's Storm-petrel?
The Monteiro's Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 30.6 cm, weight of 45.5 g.
What order and family does the Monteiro's Storm-petrel belong to?
The Monteiro's Storm-petrel (Hydrobates monteiroi) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Hydrobatidae.

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