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Chatham Islands Petrel
Pterodroma axillaris
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Vulnerable
Envergure
42,4 cm
Poids
226,25 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
À propos
30 cm. Small; dark grey above with white forehead and underparts; distinctive black axillaries. Critically Endangered; breeds only South East Island, Chatham Islands (few hundred pairs). Threatened by weka predation; intensive management sustains population. Ranges in temperate Pacific.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 42,4 cm | 16.7 in |
| Poids | 226,25 g | 7.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Espèces | Pterodroma axillaris |
Distribution
Chatham Islands Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Chatham Islands Petrel endangered?
The Chatham Islands Petrel has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Chatham Islands Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Chatham Islands Petrel?
The Chatham Islands Petrel has a wingspan of 42.4 cm, weight of 226.25 g.
What order and family does the Chatham Islands Petrel belong to?
The Chatham Islands Petrel (Pterodroma axillaris) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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