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Slender-billed Prion
Pachyptila belcheri
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Least Concern
Envergure
35,2 cm
Poids
152,0 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
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À propos
25–26 cm. Slenderest-billed prion; pale blue-grey with faint M-mark and narrow dark breast-side patches. Breeds Falkland Islands, Kerguelen, Crozet. Feeds mainly on copepods by surface-seizing rather than filter-feeding. Slightly longer wings give more buoyant flight.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 35,2 cm | 13.9 in |
| Poids | 152,0 g | 5.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 46-47 days. Fledging: 43-54 days.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pachyptila |
| Espèces | Pachyptila belcheri |
Distribution
Slender-billed Prion has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Slender-billed Prion endangered?
The Slender-billed Prion has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Slender-billed Prion nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 46-47 days. Fledging: 43-54 days.
How big is the Slender-billed Prion?
The Slender-billed Prion has a wingspan of 35.2 cm, weight of 152.0 g.
What order and family does the Slender-billed Prion belong to?
The Slender-billed Prion (Pachyptila belcheri) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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