Kerguelen Petrel
Aphrodroma brevirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aphrodroma-brevirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Kerguelen Petrel (Aphrodroma brevirostris) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48 cm and a weight of 353 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
33–36 cm, wingspan 80–85 cm. Dark grey-brown with short rounded bill; distinctive silvery-white flash on leading edge of underwing. Breeds Tristan da Cunha, Gough, Crozet, and Kerguelen. Ranges widely in Southern Ocean; feeds on fish and squid; solitary at sea.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 48,0 cm | 18.9 in |
| Ağırlık | 353,0 g | 12.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 49 days. Fledging: 59-62 days.
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Familya | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Aphrodroma |
| Türler | Aphrodroma brevirostris |
Distribution
Kerguelen Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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