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Black Petrel

Procellaria parkinsoni

Vulnerable
Envergure
72,6 cm
Poids
737,8333333333334 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

The Black Petrel (Procellaria parkinsoni) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 72.6 cm and a weight of 737.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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À propos

46 cm. All-black petrel with pale yellowish bill with dark culmen ridge. Breeds only Great and Little Barrier islands off New Zealand. Vulnerable; migrates to eastern Pacific after breeding. Threatened by introduced predators; feeds on squid and fish.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 72,6 cm 28.6 in
Poids 737,8333333333334 g 26.03 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 56 days. Fledging: 96-122 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Famille Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Procellaria
Espèces Procellaria parkinsoni

Distribution

Black Petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black Petrel endangered?
The Black Petrel has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Black Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 56 days. Fledging: 96-122 days.
How big is the Black Petrel?
The Black Petrel has a wingspan of 72.6 cm, weight of 737.8333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Black Petrel belong to?
The Black Petrel (Procellaria parkinsoni) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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