Peruvian Diving-petrel
Pelecanoides garnotii
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22–24 cm. Small, stocky diving seabird; dark above, white below. Breeds coastal Peru and Chile; non-migratory. Uses wings to 'fly' underwater like alcids; feeds on anchovy and krill in the Humboldt Current. Endangered; highly vulnerable to El Niño events and guano harvesting disturbance.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 26,8 cm | 10.6 in |
| Poids | 193,0 g | 6.81 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 50-60 days. Fledging: 60-70 days.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pelecanoides |
| Espèces | Pelecanoides garnotii |
Distribution
Peruvian Diving-petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family