Galapagos Petrel
Pterodroma phaeopygia
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pterodroma-phaeopygia"></birdfyi-bird>The Galapagos Petrel (Pterodroma phaeopygia) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.9 cm and a weight of 410.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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Sobre
43 cm. Dark above with white forehead; white underparts with dark collar and carpal bar. Breeds Galapagos Islands; Critically Endangered with rapid decline due to introduced predators. Closely related to Hawaiian Petrel; migrates to eastern Pacific; feeds on squid and fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 58,9 cm | 23.2 in |
| Peso | 410,5 g | 14.48 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 52-56 days. Fledging: 110-117 days.
Tamanho da postura
1
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Família | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pterodroma |
| Espécies | Pterodroma phaeopygia |
Distribution
Galapagos Petrel has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family