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Cape Verde Shearwater

Calonectris edwardsii

Near Threatened
Envergadura
61,8 cm
Peso
470,0 g
Família
Procellariidae
Ordem
Procellariiformes

The Cape Verde Shearwater (Calonectris edwardsii) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 61.8 cm and a weight of 470 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Sobre

43–47 cm. Smaller than Cory's Shearwater; grey-brown above, white below with yellow bill. Breeds Cape Verde Islands. Migrates south through east Atlantic to south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Near Threatened; threatened by introduced cats and rats; feeds on fish and squid.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 61,8 cm 24.3 in
Peso 470,0 g 16.58 oz

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: BU.

Tamanho da postura

1

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Família Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Calonectris
Espécies Calonectris edwardsii

Distribution

Cape Verde Shearwater has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Cape Verde Shearwater endangered?
The Cape Verde Shearwater has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Cape Verde Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Cape Verde Shearwater?
The Cape Verde Shearwater has a wingspan of 61.8 cm, weight of 470.0 g.
What order and family does the Cape Verde Shearwater belong to?
The Cape Verde Shearwater (Calonectris edwardsii) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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