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Fairy Prion

Pachyptila turtur

Least Concern
Envergure
34,8 cm
Poids
136,75 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

The Fairy Prion (Pachyptila turtur) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.8 cm and a weight of 136.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

23–28 cm, wingspan 56–60 cm. Small prion with narrow bill; blue-grey with clear dark M-mark across wings. Breeds southern New Zealand, Falklands, Kerguelen. The most widespread small prion. Feeds on small crustaceans and copepods at sea surface; highly gregarious offshore.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 34,8 cm 13.7 in
Poids 136,75 g 4.82 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-56 days. Fledging: 43-56 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Famille Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Pachyptila
Espèces Pachyptila turtur

Distribution

Fairy Prion has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Fairy Prion endangered?
The Fairy Prion has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Fairy Prion nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-56 days. Fledging: 43-56 days.
How big is the Fairy Prion?
The Fairy Prion has a wingspan of 34.8 cm, weight of 136.75 g.
What order and family does the Fairy Prion belong to?
The Fairy Prion (Pachyptila turtur) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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