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Barau's Petrel
Pterodroma baraui
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Endangered
Envergure
53,8 cm
Poids
416,5 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
À propos
38 cm, wingspan 96 cm. Dark above with white forehead; white below with dark carpal bar and partial collar. Breeds only on Réunion; Endangered with around 4,000 pairs. Threatened by light attraction of fledglings; conservation lighting campaigns reduce strandings. Migrates to Indian Ocean.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 53,8 cm | 21.2 in |
| Poids | 416,5 g | 14.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Endangered
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 baraui |
Distribution
Barau's Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Barau's Petrel endangered?
The Barau's Petrel has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Barau's Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Barau's Petrel?
The Barau's Petrel has a wingspan of 53.8 cm, weight of 416.5 g.
What order and family does the Barau's Petrel belong to?
The Barau's Petrel (Pterodroma baraui) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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