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Tahiti Petrel
Pseudobulweria rostrata
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Near Threatened
Envergure
56,5 cm
Poids
410,5 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
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À propos
38–40 cm. Large, compact petrel; dark brown above with slightly paler head; whitish belly contrasting with dark breast. Breeds French Polynesia and New Caledonia; ranges in tropical Pacific. Feeds on squid and fish; Near Threatened; populations affected by introduced predators.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 56,5 cm | 22.2 in |
| Poids | 410,5 g | 14.48 oz |
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU,CR.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pseudobulweria |
| Espèces | Pseudobulweria rostrata |
Distribution
Tahiti Petrel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Tahiti Petrel endangered?
The Tahiti Petrel has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Tahiti Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR.
How big is the Tahiti Petrel?
The Tahiti Petrel has a wingspan of 56.5 cm, weight of 410.5 g.
What order and family does the Tahiti Petrel belong to?
The Tahiti Petrel (Pseudobulweria rostrata) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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