Antarctic Prion

Antarctic Prion

Pachyptila desolata

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
36,5 cm
Масса
149,0 g
Семейство
Procellariidae
Отряд
Procellariiformes

О нас

25–28 cm, wingspan 58–66 cm. Classic prion pattern: pale blue-grey, white below, bold dark M across upperwing. Medium-broad bill. Most abundant and widespread prion; breeds South Georgia, Heard, Kerguelen, Macquarie. Feeds on crustaceans; makes deep dives compared to congeners.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 36,5 cm 14.4 in
Масса 149,0 g 5.26 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 42-50 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.

Размер кладки

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Таксономия

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

Distribution

Antarctic Prion has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Antarctic Prion endangered?
The Antarctic Prion has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Antarctic Prion nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 42-50 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.
How big is the Antarctic Prion?
The Antarctic Prion has a wingspan of 36.5 cm, weight of 149.0 g.
What order and family does the Antarctic Prion belong to?
The Antarctic Prion (Pachyptila desolata) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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