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White-vented Storm-petrel

Oceanites gracilis

Data Deficient
Envergure
26,7 cm
Poids
18,65 g
Famille
Oceanitidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

The White-vented Storm-petrel (Oceanites gracilis) is a bird species in the family Oceanitidae, within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.7 cm and a weight of 18.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Data Deficient.

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À propos

White-vented Storm-petrel, 15–17 cm, is a small, poorly known storm-petrel of the eastern South Pacific. Dark above with white rump and white vent. Pelagic off the coasts of Peru, Chile, and Ecuador; breeding grounds discovered only recently on tiny Patagonian islands. Planktivore.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 26,7 cm 10.5 in
Poids 18,65 g 0.66 oz

Statut de conservation

Data Deficient
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CR.

Taille de la couvée

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Famille Oceanitidae
Genus Oceanites
Espèces Oceanites gracilis

Distribution

White-vented Storm-petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the White-vented Storm-petrel endangered?
The White-vented Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
How does the White-vented Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: CR.
How big is the White-vented Storm-petrel?
The White-vented Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 26.7 cm, weight of 18.65 g.
What order and family does the White-vented Storm-petrel belong to?
The White-vented Storm-petrel (Oceanites gracilis) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Oceanitidae.

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