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Magenta Petrel

Pterodroma magentae

Critically Endangered
Envergadura
61,2 cm
Peso
487,5 g
Família
Procellariidae
Ordem
Procellariiformes

The Magenta Petrel (Pterodroma magentae) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 61.2 cm and a weight of 487.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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Sobre

38–42 cm. Large dark-rumped petrel; brown above with pale forehead and whitish underparts. Critically Endangered; rediscovered in 1978 on Chatham Islands. Fewer than 150 known pairs; threatened by introduced predators and road lighting. Feeds on squid and fish at sea.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 61,2 cm 24.1 in
Peso 487,5 g 17.20 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: BU.

Tamanho da postura

1

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Magenta Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Magenta Petrel endangered?
The Magenta Petrel has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Magenta Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Magenta Petrel?
The Magenta Petrel has a wingspan of 61.2 cm, weight of 487.5 g.
What order and family does the Magenta Petrel belong to?
The Magenta Petrel (Pterodroma magentae) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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