Sooty Albatross
Phoebetria fusca
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phoebetria-fusca"></birdfyi-bird>The Sooty Albatross (Phoebetria fusca) is a bird species in the family Diomedeidae (albatrosses), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 102 cm and a weight of 2.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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À propos
Sooty Albatross, 84–89 cm, wingspan 203 cm, is a slender, elegant albatross of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans, breeding on Tristan da Cunha, Gough, and sub-Antarctic islands. Entirely dark brown with a pale crescent behind the eye and sulcus on bill. Endangered; threatened by longline bycatch.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 102,0 cm | 40.2 in |
| Poids | 2641,6666666666665 g | 93.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 70 days. Fledging: 160 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Diomedeidae (Albatrosses) |
| Genus | Phoebetria |
| Espèces | Phoebetria fusca |
Distribution
Sooty Albatross has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Diomedeidae family