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White-necked Petrel

Pterodroma cervicalis

Vulnerable
Envergure
58,4 cm
Poids
462,5 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

The White-necked Petrel (Pterodroma cervicalis) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.4 cm and a weight of 462.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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À propos

43 cm. Large gadfly petrel; dark above with white hindneck collar; white underparts with dark carpal bar. Breeds Kermadec and Phillip islands (Norfolk). Vulnerable; ranges in southwestern Pacific. Nocturnal at colonies; feeds on squid and fish.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 58,4 cm 23.0 in
Poids 462,5 g 16.31 oz

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU. Fledging: 100-115 days.

Taille de la couvée

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Taxonomie

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

Distribution

White-necked Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the White-necked Petrel endangered?
The White-necked Petrel has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the White-necked Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Fledging: 100-115 days.
How big is the White-necked Petrel?
The White-necked Petrel has a wingspan of 58.4 cm, weight of 462.5 g.
What order and family does the White-necked Petrel belong to?
The White-necked Petrel (Pterodroma cervicalis) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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