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European Storm-petrel

Hydrobates pelagicus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
23,8 cm
Berat
26,5 g
Famili
Hydrobatidae
Ordo
Procellariiformes

Tentang

European Storm-petrel, 14–18 cm, wingspan 36–39 cm, is the smallest seabird in European waters, breeding in burrows and rock crevices on Atlantic islands from Iceland to the Mediterranean. Entirely sooty black with white rump. Strictly nocturnal at colonies. Planktivore; patters over wave surface picking up oil and plankton.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 23,8 cm 9.4 in
Berat 26,5 g 0.93 oz

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CR. Incubation: 41-40 days. Fledging: 59-70 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Famili Hydrobatidae (Storm Petrels)
Genus Hydrobates
Spesies Hydrobates pelagicus

Distribution

European Storm-petrel has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the European Storm-petrel endangered?
The European Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the European Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 41-40 days. Fledging: 59-70 days.
How big is the European Storm-petrel?
The European Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 23.8 cm, weight of 26.5 g.
What order and family does the European Storm-petrel belong to?
The European Storm-petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Hydrobatidae.

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