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Bonin Petrel

Pterodroma hypoleuca

Least Concern
Envergure
45,6 cm
Poids
229,0 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

À propos

30 cm. Pale grey above with dark M-mark; white below with dark partial collar. Breeds Northwest Hawaiian Islands and Bonin (Ogasawara) Islands. Migrates to south Pacific after breeding. Feeds on squid and fish; population recovering after rat eradication on breeding islands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 45,6 cm 18.0 in
Poids 229,0 g 8.08 oz

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 49 days. Fledging: 82 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 hypoleuca

Distribution

Bonin Petrel has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Bonin Petrel endangered?
The Bonin Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bonin Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 49 days. Fledging: 82 days.
How big is the Bonin Petrel?
The Bonin Petrel has a wingspan of 45.6 cm, weight of 229.0 g.
What order and family does the Bonin Petrel belong to?
The Bonin Petrel (Pterodroma hypoleuca) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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