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Pycroft's Petrel

Pterodroma pycrofti

Vulnerable
Envergure
42,8 cm
Poids
156,5 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

The Pycroft's Petrel (Pterodroma pycrofti) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.8 cm and a weight of 156.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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À propos

26–28 cm. Small; pale grey above with dark M-mark; white underparts with partial dark collar. Breeds small islands off northern New Zealand (Poor Knights, Hen & Chickens). Vulnerable; migrates to North Pacific. Feeds on squid and fish; nocturnal at colonies; threatened by rats.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 42,8 cm 16.9 in
Poids 156,5 g 5.52 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45 days. Fledging: 77-84 days.

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Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Pycroft's Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Pycroft's Petrel endangered?
The Pycroft's Petrel has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Pycroft's Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45 days. Fledging: 77-84 days.
How big is the Pycroft's Petrel?
The Pycroft's Petrel has a wingspan of 42.8 cm, weight of 156.5 g.
What order and family does the Pycroft's Petrel belong to?
The Pycroft's Petrel (Pterodroma pycrofti) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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