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Herald Petrel
Pterodroma heraldica
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Least Concern
Envergure
56,2 cm
Poids
278,5 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
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À propos
37 cm. Polymorphic petrel; pale morph has white underparts with dark M-mark and partial collar; dark morph sooty brown. Breeds widely across central and south Pacific islands. Ranges in tropical Pacific; feeds on squid and fish. Closely related to Kermadec Petrel.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 56,2 cm | 22.1 in |
| Poids | 278,5 g | 9.82 oz |
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CR,NO.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Espèces | Pterodroma heraldica |
Distribution
Herald Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Herald Petrel endangered?
The Herald Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Herald Petrel nest?
Nest type: CR,NO.
How big is the Herald Petrel?
The Herald Petrel has a wingspan of 56.2 cm, weight of 278.5 g.
What order and family does the Herald Petrel belong to?
The Herald Petrel (Pterodroma heraldica) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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