Antarctic Petrel

Antarctic Petrel

Thalassoica antarctica

Least Concern
Envergure
59,2 cm
Poids
658,3333333333334 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes

The Antarctic Petrel (Thalassoica antarctica) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 59.2 cm and a weight of 658.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

40–46 cm, wingspan 100–110 cm. Striking chocolate-brown and white pattern; only member of its genus. Breeds solely in Antarctica on cliff ledges; among the most southerly-nesting birds. Feeds on fish and krill beneath pack ice. Returns to colonies in October; one of the most abundant Antarctic seabirds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 59,2 cm 23.3 in
Poids 658,3333333333334 g 23.22 oz

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Incubation: 40-48 days. Fledging: 42-47 days.

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Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Antarctic Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Antarctic Petrel endangered?
The Antarctic Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Antarctic Petrel nest?
Incubation: 40-48 days. Fledging: 42-47 days.
How big is the Antarctic Petrel?
The Antarctic Petrel has a wingspan of 59.2 cm, weight of 658.3333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Antarctic Petrel belong to?
The Antarctic Petrel (Thalassoica antarctica) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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