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Blue Petrel
Halobaena caerulea
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Least Concern
Envergadura
41,2 cm
Peso
201,5 g
Família
Procellariidae
Ordem
Procellariiformes
Sobre
26–32 cm, wingspan 60–71 cm. Blue-grey above with distinctive white-tipped square tail; white below. Resembles prions but tail pattern diagnostic. Breeds subantarctic islands (South Georgia, Crozet, Kerguelen). Ranges widely in Southern Ocean; feeds on crustaceans and small fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 41,2 cm | 16.2 in |
| Peso | 201,5 g | 7.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45-52 days. Fledging: 43-60 days.
Tamanho da postura
1
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Família | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Halobaena |
| Espécies | Halobaena caerulea |
Distribution
Blue Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Blue Petrel endangered?
The Blue Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45-52 days. Fledging: 43-60 days.
How big is the Blue Petrel?
The Blue Petrel has a wingspan of 41.2 cm, weight of 201.5 g.
What order and family does the Blue Petrel belong to?
The Blue Petrel (Halobaena caerulea) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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