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Light-mantled Albatross

Phoebetria palpebrata

Near Threatened
Envergadura
104,8 cm
Peso
3155,0 g
Família
Diomedeidae
Ordem
Procellariiformes

The Light-mantled Albatross (Phoebetria palpebrata) is a bird species in the family Diomedeidae (albatrosses), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 104.8 cm and a weight of 3.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Sobre

Light-mantled Albatross, 79–89 cm, wingspan 183–218 cm, is perhaps the most graceful albatross: dark chocolate head and wings contrasting with pale grey body and back. Breeds on New Zealand sub-Antarctic islands and other Southern Ocean islands. Soars effortlessly in storm winds. Near Threatened.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 104,8 cm 41.3 in
Peso 3155,0 g 111.29 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 69 days. Fledging: 141-170 days.

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Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Família Diomedeidae (Albatrosses)
Genus Phoebetria
Espécies Phoebetria palpebrata

Distribution

Light-mantled Albatross has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Light-mantled Albatross endangered?
The Light-mantled Albatross has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Light-mantled Albatross nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 69 days. Fledging: 141-170 days.
How big is the Light-mantled Albatross?
The Light-mantled Albatross has a wingspan of 104.8 cm, weight of 3155.0 g.
What order and family does the Light-mantled Albatross belong to?
The Light-mantled Albatross (Phoebetria palpebrata) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Diomedeidae.

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