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Jamaican Petrel
Pterodroma caribbaea
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Not Evaluated
Envergure
54,8 cm
Poids
278,0 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
À propos
36 cm. Dark sooty-brown throughout with slightly paler underparts. Possibly Critically Endangered or extinct; last confirmed sighting 1879 in Jamaica. Likely nested in Blue Mountains. If surviving, threatened by mongoose predation and habitat loss; only occasional sight records at sea.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 54,8 cm | 21.6 in |
| Poids | 278,0 g | 9.81 oz |
Habitat & Range
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU,CR.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Espèces | Pterodroma caribbaea |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
How does the Jamaican Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR.
How big is the Jamaican Petrel?
The Jamaican Petrel has a wingspan of 54.8 cm, weight of 278.0 g.
What order and family does the Jamaican Petrel belong to?
The Jamaican Petrel (Pterodroma caribbaea) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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