Snow Petrel
Pagodroma nivea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pagodroma-nivea"></birdfyi-bird>The Snow Petrel (Pagodroma nivea) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 49.5 cm and a weight of 386 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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について
30–35 cm, wingspan 75–95 cm. Entirely snow-white plumage; black bill, eyes, and feet. Nests in rock crevices deep in Antarctica, among the southernmost breeding birds on Earth. Feeds on krill and fish under pack ice. Highly territorial at nest; secretes stomach oil as defence.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 49.5 cm | 19.5 in |
| 体重 | 386.0 g | 13.62 oz |
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 41-49 days. Fledging: 41-54 days.
一腹卵数
1
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| 科 | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pagodroma |
| 種 | Pagodroma nivea |
Distribution
Snow Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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