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Peruvian Diving-petrel

Pelecanoides garnotii

Near Threatened
Envergadura
26,8 cm
Peso
193,0 g
Família
Procellariidae
Ordem
Procellariiformes

The Peruvian Diving-petrel (Pelecanoides garnotii) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.8 cm and a weight of 193 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Sobre

22–24 cm. Small, stocky diving seabird; dark above, white below. Breeds coastal Peru and Chile; non-migratory. Uses wings to 'fly' underwater like alcids; feeds on anchovy and krill in the Humboldt Current. Endangered; highly vulnerable to El Niño events and guano harvesting disturbance.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 26,8 cm 10.6 in
Peso 193,0 g 6.81 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 50-60 days. Fledging: 60-70 days.

Tamanho da postura

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Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Peruvian Diving-petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Peruvian Diving-petrel endangered?
The Peruvian Diving-petrel has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Peruvian Diving-petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 50-60 days. Fledging: 60-70 days.
How big is the Peruvian Diving-petrel?
The Peruvian Diving-petrel has a wingspan of 26.8 cm, weight of 193.0 g.
What order and family does the Peruvian Diving-petrel belong to?
The Peruvian Diving-petrel (Pelecanoides garnotii) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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