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Zino's Petrel

Pterodroma madeira

Endangered
Envergure
50,6 cm
Poids
227,5 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

The Zino's Petrel (Pterodroma madeira) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.6 cm and a weight of 227.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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À propos

33–36 cm. Small gadfly petrel; grey-brown above with white underparts and partial dark breast-band. Critically Endangered; breeds only on Madeira's high central mountains (fewer than 65 pairs). Threatened by light pollution, introduced predators. Long-distance migrations to Atlantic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 50,6 cm 19.9 in
Poids 227,5 g 8.02 oz

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 53 days. Fledging: 85 days.

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Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Zino's Petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Zino's Petrel endangered?
The Zino's Petrel has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Zino's Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 53 days. Fledging: 85 days.
How big is the Zino's Petrel?
The Zino's Petrel has a wingspan of 50.6 cm, weight of 227.5 g.
What order and family does the Zino's Petrel belong to?
The Zino's Petrel (Pterodroma madeira) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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