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Newell's Shearwater

Puffinus newelli

Critically Endangered
Envergadura
48,2 cm
Peso
382,5 g
Família
Procellariidae
Ordem
Procellariiformes

The Newell's Shearwater (Puffinus newelli) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48.2 cm and a weight of 382.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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Sobre

33 cm. Dark above; white below with variable dark markings on flanks and vent. Breeds Kauai and possibly other Hawaiian islands. Endangered; threatened by introduced predators, light attraction, and vehicle strikes. Migrates to western Pacific; feeds on fish and squid.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 48,2 cm 19.0 in
Peso 382,5 g 13.49 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 62 days. Fledging: 88-100 days.

Tamanho da postura

1

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Newell's Shearwater has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Newell's Shearwater endangered?
The Newell's Shearwater has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Newell's Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 62 days. Fledging: 88-100 days.
How big is the Newell's Shearwater?
The Newell's Shearwater has a wingspan of 48.2 cm, weight of 382.5 g.
What order and family does the Newell's Shearwater belong to?
The Newell's Shearwater (Puffinus newelli) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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