European Storm-petrel
Hydrobates pelagicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hydrobates-pelagicus"></birdfyi-bird>The European Storm-petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus) is a bird species in the family Hydrobatidae (storm petrels), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.8 cm and a weight of 26.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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О нас
European Storm-petrel, 14–18 cm, wingspan 36–39 cm, is the smallest seabird in European waters, breeding in burrows and rock crevices on Atlantic islands from Iceland to the Mediterranean. Entirely sooty black with white rump. Strictly nocturnal at colonies. Planktivore; patters over wave surface picking up oil and plankton.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 23,8 cm | 9.4 in |
| Масса | 26,5 g | 0.93 oz |
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Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 41-40 days. Fledging: 59-70 days.
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Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Семейство | Hydrobatidae (Storm Petrels) |
| Genus | Hydrobates |
| Виды | Hydrobates pelagicus |
Distribution
European Storm-petrel has been recorded in 4 countries.
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