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Wilson's Storm-petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

Least Concern
Envergadura
29,4 cm
Peso
37,5 g
Família
Oceanitidae
Ordem
Procellariiformes

The Wilson's Storm-petrel (Oceanites oceanicus) is a bird species in the family Oceanitidae, within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.4 cm and a weight of 37.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

Wilson's Storm-petrel, 15–19 cm, wingspan 38–42 cm, may be the world's most abundant bird with billions breeding on Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands. Dark brown with white rump, yellow-webbed feet dangling below body while 'walking' on water surface. Planktivore; skims copepods and krill. Circumglobal migrant.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 29,4 cm 11.6 in
Peso 37,5 g 1.32 oz

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 38-59 days. Fledging: 60 days.

Tamanho da postura

1

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Wilson's Storm-petrel has been recorded in 6 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Wilson's Storm-petrel endangered?
The Wilson's Storm-petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Wilson's Storm-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 38-59 days. Fledging: 60 days.
How big is the Wilson's Storm-petrel?
The Wilson's Storm-petrel has a wingspan of 29.4 cm, weight of 37.5 g.
What order and family does the Wilson's Storm-petrel belong to?
The Wilson's Storm-petrel (Oceanites oceanicus) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Oceanitidae.

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