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Henderson Petrel

Pterodroma atrata

Endangered
Envergadura
59,0 cm
Peso
320,0 g
Família
Procellariidae
Ordem
Procellariiformes

Sobre

36–38 cm. All-dark gadfly petrel; sooty-brown with slightly paler primary patch below. Breeds Henderson Island (Pitcairn Islands). Endangered; population estimated at 5,000–10,000 pairs but vulnerable to introduced rats. Ranges in South Pacific; feeds at night on squid.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 59,0 cm 23.2 in
Peso 320,0 g 11.29 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC. Fledging: 90 days.

Tamanho da postura

1

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Henderson Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Henderson Petrel endangered?
The Henderson Petrel has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Henderson Petrel nest?
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 90 days.
How big is the Henderson Petrel?
The Henderson Petrel has a wingspan of 59.0 cm, weight of 320.0 g.
What order and family does the Henderson Petrel belong to?
The Henderson Petrel (Pterodroma atrata) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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