Yelkouan Shearwater
Puffinus yelkouan
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<birdfyi-bird slug="puffinus-yelkouan"></birdfyi-bird>The Yelkouan Shearwater (Puffinus yelkouan) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 45.8 cm and a weight of 422.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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के बारे में
30–38 cm. Brown-black above, white below; similar to Manx but darker with brown flanks and dusky undertail. Breeds Mediterranean islands and coasts. Non-breeding range in eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. Vulnerable; threatened by introduced predators and light pollution. Feeds on fish and squid.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 45.8 cm | 18.0 in |
| वजन | 422.5 g | 14.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
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व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: CR,CV,BU. Incubation: 52-51 days. Fledging: 70-72 days.
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| कुल | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| प्रजातियां | Puffinus yelkouan |
Distribution
Yelkouan Shearwater has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family