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Broad-billed Prion
Pachyptila vittata
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Least Concern
Envergadura
39,0 cm
Peso
187,0 g
Família
Procellariidae
Ordem
Procellariiformes
Sobre
25–30 cm, wingspan 57–66 cm. Largest prion; pale blue-grey above, white below with dark M-mark across wings. Bill broad, blue with lamellae for filter-feeding on copepods. Breeds Tristan da Cunha and New Zealand subantarctic. Feeds by hydroplaning with bill submerged.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 39,0 cm | 15.4 in |
| Peso | 187,0 g | 6.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45-50 days. Fledging: 50 days.
Tamanho da postura
1
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Família | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pachyptila |
| Espécies | Pachyptila vittata |
Distribution
Broad-billed Prion has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Broad-billed Prion endangered?
The Broad-billed Prion has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Broad-billed Prion nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45-50 days. Fledging: 50 days.
How big is the Broad-billed Prion?
The Broad-billed Prion has a wingspan of 39.0 cm, weight of 187.0 g.
What order and family does the Broad-billed Prion belong to?
The Broad-billed Prion (Pachyptila vittata) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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