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Blue Petrel

Halobaena caerulea

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
41,2 cm
Масса
201,5 g
Семейство
Procellariidae
Отряд
Procellariiformes

О нас

26–32 cm, wingspan 60–71 cm. Blue-grey above with distinctive white-tipped square tail; white below. Resembles prions but tail pattern diagnostic. Breeds subantarctic islands (South Georgia, Crozet, Kerguelen). Ranges widely in Southern Ocean; feeds on crustaceans and small fish.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 41,2 cm 16.2 in
Масса 201,5 g 7.11 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45-52 days. Fledging: 43-60 days.

Размер кладки

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Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Семейство Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Halobaena
Виды Halobaena caerulea

Distribution

Blue Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Blue Petrel endangered?
The Blue Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 45-52 days. Fledging: 43-60 days.
How big is the Blue Petrel?
The Blue Petrel has a wingspan of 41.2 cm, weight of 201.5 g.
What order and family does the Blue Petrel belong to?
The Blue Petrel (Halobaena caerulea) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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