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Townsend's Shearwater
Puffinus auricularis
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Critically Endangered
Envergure
44,0 cm
Poids
324,0 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
À propos
33–35 cm. Dark above; white below with dark vent and undertail. Breeds Revillagigedo Islands (Mexico); Critically Endangered with fewer than 1,000 pairs. Threatened by introduced cats and rats; strictly nocturnal at colonies. Ranges in eastern Pacific.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 44,0 cm | 17.3 in |
| Poids | 324,0 g | 11.43 oz |
Statut de conservation
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Espèces | Puffinus auricularis |
Distribution
Townsend's Shearwater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Townsend's Shearwater endangered?
The Townsend's Shearwater has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Townsend's Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Townsend's Shearwater?
The Townsend's Shearwater has a wingspan of 44.0 cm, weight of 324.0 g.
What order and family does the Townsend's Shearwater belong to?
The Townsend's Shearwater (Puffinus auricularis) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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