Salvin's Prion
Pachyptila salvini
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pachyptila-salvini"></birdfyi-bird>The Salvin's Prion (Pachyptila salvini) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.6 cm and a weight of 162.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
25–28 cm, wingspan 57–63 cm. Similar to Broad-billed Prion but bill intermediate in width; blue-grey above with dark W-wing mark. Breeds Crozet and Marion islands in Indian Ocean. Feeds on crustaceans by filter-seizing at surface. Distinguished from congeners mainly by bill width.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 38,6 cm | 15.2 in |
| Poids | 162,5 g | 5.73 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 43-52 days. Fledging: 52-65 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pachyptila |
| Espèces | Pachyptila salvini |
Distribution
Salvin's Prion has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family