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Desertas Petrel
Pterodroma deserta
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Vulnerable
Envergure
50,5 cm
Poids
315,0 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
À propos
34–36 cm. Dark above with grey rump; white belly with dusky flanks and partial breast-band. Breeds only on Deserta Grande, Madeira archipelago; Vulnerable with around 200–250 pairs. Ranges through tropical Atlantic. Threatened by introduced cats; nocturnal at colonies.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 50,5 cm | 19.9 in |
| Poids | 315,0 g | 11.11 oz |
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 deserta |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Desertas Petrel endangered?
The Desertas Petrel has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Desertas Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Desertas Petrel?
The Desertas Petrel has a wingspan of 50.5 cm, weight of 315.0 g.
What order and family does the Desertas Petrel belong to?
The Desertas Petrel (Pterodroma deserta) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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