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Bryan's Shearwater

Puffinus bryani

Critically Endangered
Envergure
33,0 cm
Poids
147,0 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

The Bryan's Shearwater (Puffinus bryani) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33 cm and a weight of 147 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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27 cm. Small shearwater; dark brown above, white below with dark smudging on flanks. Known from only a few specimens collected at Midway Atoll; Critically Endangered or possibly extinct. No confirmed breeding in decades; one of the least-known shearwaters.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 33,0 cm 13.0 in
Poids 147,0 g 5.19 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Bryan's Shearwater has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Bryan's Shearwater endangered?
The Bryan's Shearwater has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Bryan's Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Bryan's Shearwater?
The Bryan's Shearwater has a wingspan of 33.0 cm, weight of 147.0 g.
What order and family does the Bryan's Shearwater belong to?
The Bryan's Shearwater (Puffinus bryani) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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