Antarctic Prion

Antarctic Prion

Pachyptila desolata

Least Concern
날개 폭
36.5 cm
체중
149.0 g
Procellariidae
Procellariiformes

The Antarctic Prion (Pachyptila desolata) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.5 cm and a weight of 149 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

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
날개 폭 36.5 cm 14.4 in
체중 149.0 g 5.26 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

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

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분류학

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.

출현 Not recorded

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자주 묻는 질문

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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