Antarctic Prion

Antarctic Prion

Pachyptila desolata

Least Concern
翼開長
36.5 cm
体重
149.0 g
Procellariidae
Procellariiformes

について

25–28 cm, wingspan 58–66 cm. Classic prion pattern: pale blue-grey, white below, bold dark M across upperwing. Medium-broad bill. Most abundant and widespread prion; breeds South Georgia, Heard, Kerguelen, Macquarie. Feeds on crustaceans; makes deep dives compared to congeners.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 36.5 cm 14.4 in
体重 149.0 g 5.26 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 42-50 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.

一腹卵数

1

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Pachyptila
Pachyptila desolata

Distribution

Antarctic Prion has been recorded in 2 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

Is the Antarctic Prion endangered?
The Antarctic Prion has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Antarctic Prion nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 42-50 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.
How big is the Antarctic Prion?
The Antarctic Prion has a wingspan of 36.5 cm, weight of 149.0 g.
What order and family does the Antarctic Prion belong to?
The Antarctic Prion (Pachyptila desolata) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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