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Polynesian Storm-petrel

Nesofregetta fuliginosa

Endangered
Envergadura
39,5 cm
Peso
71,0 g
Família
Oceanitidae
Ordem
Procellariiformes

The Polynesian Storm-petrel (Nesofregetta fuliginosa) is a bird species in the family Oceanitidae, within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.5 cm and a weight of 71 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Sobre

Polynesian Storm-petrel, 25–26 cm, is the largest storm-petrel, breeding on tropical Pacific islands from the Marquesas to the Cook Islands. Two morphs: dark and white-bellied. Flies with distinctive high bounding style. Vulnerable; predated by introduced rats and cats on nesting islands. Planktivore.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 39,5 cm 15.6 in
Peso 71,0 g 2.50 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: BU,CR.

Tamanho da postura

1

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Família Oceanitidae
Genus Nesofregetta
Espécies Nesofregetta fuliginosa

Distribution

Polynesian Storm-petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Polynesian Storm-petrel endangered?
The Polynesian Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Polynesian Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR.
How big is the Polynesian Storm-petrel?
The Polynesian Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 39.5 cm, weight of 71.0 g.
What order and family does the Polynesian Storm-petrel belong to?
The Polynesian Storm-petrel (Nesofregetta fuliginosa) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Oceanitidae.

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