South Georgia Diving-petrel
Pelecanoides georgicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pelecanoides-georgicus"></birdfyi-bird>The South Georgia Diving-petrel (Pelecanoides georgicus) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.6 cm and a weight of 129 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
20 cm. Tiny; dark above, white below; paler scapular edges. Breeds South Georgia, Kerguelen, and Heard Island. Extremely abundant; possibly billions of individuals in Southern Ocean. Feeds on euphausiids by diving; sympatric with Common Diving-petrel but smaller with narrower bill.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 22,6 cm | 8.9 in |
| Poids | 129,0 g | 4.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 44-52 days. Fledging: 43-60 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pelecanoides |
| Espèces | Pelecanoides georgicus |
Distribution
South Georgia Diving-petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family