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Salvin's Prion
Pachyptila salvini
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Least Concern
Envergure
38,6 cm
Poids
162,5 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 43-52 days. Fledging: 52-65 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 salvini |
Distribution
Salvin's Prion has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Salvin's Prion endangered?
The Salvin's Prion has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Salvin's Prion nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 43-52 days. Fledging: 52-65 days.
How big is the Salvin's Prion?
The Salvin's Prion has a wingspan of 38.6 cm, weight of 162.5 g.
What order and family does the Salvin's Prion belong to?
The Salvin's Prion (Pachyptila salvini) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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