Grey Petrel
Procellaria cinerea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="procellaria-cinerea"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey Petrel (Procellaria cinerea) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 65.2 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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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
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 52-61 days. Fledging: 110-120 days.
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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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family