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Grey Petrel
Procellaria cinerea
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Near Threatened
Envergure
65,2 cm
Poids
1140,0 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
À propos
48 cm, wingspan 119–130 cm. Grey petrel with pale yellowish bill; white underparts. Breeds Tristan da Cunha, Gough, Auckland, Antipodes, Crozet, and Kerguelen. Unique among petrels in breeding in winter; feeds on fish and squid. Near Threatened; bycatch in longline fisheries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 65,2 cm | 25.7 in |
| Poids | 1140,0 g | 40.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 52-61 days. Fledging: 110-120 days.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Procellaria |
| Espèces | Procellaria cinerea |
Distribution
Grey Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Grey Petrel endangered?
The Grey Petrel has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Grey Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 52-61 days. Fledging: 110-120 days.
How big is the Grey Petrel?
The Grey Petrel has a wingspan of 65.2 cm, weight of 1140.0 g.
What order and family does the Grey Petrel belong to?
The Grey Petrel (Procellaria cinerea) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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