Southern Giant Petrel
Macronectes giganteus
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86–99 cm, wingspan 185–205 cm; largest procellariid. Bill massive, pale horn with greenish tip. Two morphs: brown-and-white and rare all-white. Breeds Antarctic and subantarctic islands; ranges widely in Southern Ocean. Scavenges carrion and kills penguins; dominant at seal carcasses.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 98,7 cm | 38.9 in |
| Масса | 4425,0 g | 156.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: M. Incubation: 55-66 days. Fledging: 104-132 days.
Размер кладки
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Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Семейство | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Macronectes |
| Виды | Macronectes giganteus |
Distribution
Southern Giant Petrel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family