Atlantic Petrel

Atlantic Petrel

Pterodroma incerta

Endangered
Envergadura
63,6 cm
Peso
515,0 g
Família
Procellariidae
Ordem
Procellariiformes

The Atlantic Petrel (Pterodroma incerta) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 63.6 cm and a weight of 515 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Sobre

43 cm, wingspan 104 cm. Large; dark brown above with pale belly and dusky breast-band creating hooded appearance. Breeds Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island; ranges into south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Endangered; threatened by introduced predators and longline fisheries.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 63,6 cm 25.0 in
Peso 515,0 g 18.17 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 55 days. Fledging: 138 days.

Tamanho da postura

1

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Atlantic Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Atlantic Petrel endangered?
The Atlantic Petrel has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Atlantic Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 55 days. Fledging: 138 days.
How big is the Atlantic Petrel?
The Atlantic Petrel has a wingspan of 63.6 cm, weight of 515.0 g.
What order and family does the Atlantic Petrel belong to?
The Atlantic Petrel (Pterodroma incerta) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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