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Fluttering Shearwater
Puffinus gavia
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Least Concern
Envergure
39,6 cm
Poids
267,6666666666667 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
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À propos
33 cm. Dark brown above; white below; relatively short-tailed. Breeds New Zealand North Island coast; non-breeding range restricted to Tasman Sea and nearby waters. Sedentary compared to most shearwaters; feeds on fish and squid. Near Threatened due to small range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 39,6 cm | 15.6 in |
| Poids | 267,6666666666667 g | 9.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
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 gavia |
Distribution
Fluttering Shearwater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Fluttering Shearwater endangered?
The Fluttering Shearwater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Fluttering Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Fluttering Shearwater?
The Fluttering Shearwater has a wingspan of 39.6 cm, weight of 267.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Fluttering Shearwater belong to?
The Fluttering Shearwater (Puffinus gavia) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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Boyd's Shearwater
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Magellanic Diving-petrel
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Flesh-footed Shearwater
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