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Yelkouan Shearwater

Puffinus yelkouan

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
45,8 cm
Berat
422,5 g
Famili
Procellariidae
Ordo
Procellariiformes

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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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 45,8 cm 18.0 in
Berat 422,5 g 14.90 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CR,CV,BU. Incubation: 52-51 days. Fledging: 70-72 days.

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 yelkouan

Distribution

Yelkouan Shearwater has been recorded in 3 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Yelkouan Shearwater endangered?
The Yelkouan Shearwater has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Yelkouan Shearwater nest?
Nest type: CR,CV,BU. Incubation: 52-51 days. Fledging: 70-72 days.
How big is the Yelkouan Shearwater?
The Yelkouan Shearwater has a wingspan of 45.8 cm, weight of 422.5 g.
What order and family does the Yelkouan Shearwater belong to?
The Yelkouan Shearwater (Puffinus yelkouan) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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