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Providence Petrel

Pterodroma solandri

Least Concern
Envergure
59,8 cm
Poids
480,3333333333333 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

The Providence Petrel (Pterodroma solandri) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 59.8 cm and a weight of 480.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

40 cm, wingspan 96–100 cm. Dark brown overall with pale forehead; underwing shows white flash at base of primaries. Breeds Lord Howe Island; migrates to North Pacific after breeding. Feeds on squid and fish; populations recovering after predator control on Lord Howe.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 59,8 cm 23.5 in
Poids 480,3333333333333 g 16.94 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 56 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 solandri

Distribution

Providence Petrel has been recorded in 2 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Providence Petrel endangered?
The Providence Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Providence Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 56 days.
How big is the Providence Petrel?
The Providence Petrel has a wingspan of 59.8 cm, weight of 480.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Providence Petrel belong to?
The Providence Petrel (Pterodroma solandri) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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