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Blue Petrel

Halobaena caerulea

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
41,2 cm
Berat
201,5 g
Famili
Procellariidae
Ordo
Procellariiformes

Tentang

26–32 cm, wingspan 60–71 cm. Blue-grey above with distinctive white-tipped square tail; white below. Resembles prions but tail pattern diagnostic. Breeds subantarctic islands (South Georgia, Crozet, Kerguelen). Ranges widely in Southern Ocean; feeds on crustaceans and small fish.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 41,2 cm 16.2 in
Berat 201,5 g 7.11 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45-52 days. Fledging: 43-60 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Famili Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Halobaena
Spesies Halobaena caerulea

Distribution

Blue Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Blue Petrel endangered?
The Blue Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45-52 days. Fledging: 43-60 days.
How big is the Blue Petrel?
The Blue Petrel has a wingspan of 41.2 cm, weight of 201.5 g.
What order and family does the Blue Petrel belong to?
The Blue Petrel (Halobaena caerulea) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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