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Subantarctic Shearwater

Puffinus elegans

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
36,8 cm
Berat
222,5 g
Famili
Procellariidae
Ordo
Procellariiformes

The Subantarctic Shearwater (Puffinus elegans) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.8 cm and a weight of 222.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

27–30 cm. Dark above; white below with clean sharp borders; slightly larger than related small shearwaters. Breeds subantarctic islands (Tristan da Cunha, Gough, St. Paul). Ranges in subantarctic Southern Ocean. Separated from Little Shearwater by range and subtle differences.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 36,8 cm 14.5 in
Berat 222,5 g 7.85 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: BU,CR.

Ukuran Sarang

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Taksonomi

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

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Subantarctic Shearwater endangered?
The Subantarctic Shearwater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Subantarctic Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU,CR.
How big is the Subantarctic Shearwater?
The Subantarctic Shearwater has a wingspan of 36.8 cm, weight of 222.5 g.
What order and family does the Subantarctic Shearwater belong to?
The Subantarctic Shearwater (Puffinus elegans) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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