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Northern Giant Petrel

Macronectes halli

Least Concern
翼開長
99.6 cm
体重
4362.5 g
Procellariidae
Procellariiformes

The Northern Giant Petrel (Macronectes halli) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 99.6 cm and a weight of 4.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

80–95 cm, wingspan 150–200 cm. Resembles Southern Giant Petrel but bill tip is reddish-brown; lacks white morph. Breeds subantarctic islands (South Georgia, Macquarie, Auckland). Ranges north into subtropics; scavenges offal and carrion at sea. Near Threatened due to longline bycatch.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 99.6 cm 39.2 in
体重 4362.5 g 153.88 oz

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: M. Incubation: 57-62 days. Fledging: 106-120 days.

一腹卵数

1

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Macronectes
Macronectes halli

Distribution

Northern Giant Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the Northern Giant Petrel endangered?
The Northern Giant Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Northern Giant Petrel nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 57-62 days. Fledging: 106-120 days.
How big is the Northern Giant Petrel?
The Northern Giant Petrel has a wingspan of 99.6 cm, weight of 4362.5 g.
What order and family does the Northern Giant Petrel belong to?
The Northern Giant Petrel (Macronectes halli) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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