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Mottled Petrel
Pterodroma inexpectata
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Near Threatened
Envergure
50,0 cm
Poids
344,0 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
À propos
33–36 cm. Dark grey above with bold dark M-mark; white below with distinctive dark belly patch. Breeds New Zealand subantarctic islands (Snares, Chatham, Antipodes). Migrates to North Pacific in boreal winter. Near Threatened; feeds on squid and crustaceans.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 50,0 cm | 19.7 in |
| Poids | 344,0 g | 12.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 50 days. Fledging: 90-105 days.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Espèces | Pterodroma inexpectata |
Distribution
Mottled Petrel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Mottled Petrel endangered?
The Mottled Petrel has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Mottled Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 50 days. Fledging: 90-105 days.
How big is the Mottled Petrel?
The Mottled Petrel has a wingspan of 50.0 cm, weight of 344.0 g.
What order and family does the Mottled Petrel belong to?
The Mottled Petrel (Pterodroma inexpectata) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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