Black-vented Shearwater
Puffinus opisthomelas
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<birdfyi-bird slug="puffinus-opisthomelas"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-vented Shearwater (Puffinus opisthomelas) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.6 cm and a weight of 420.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Hakkında
30–38 cm. Dark above with blackish undertail and vent; white below. Breeds islands off Baja California; ranges offshore in eastern Pacific to Peru. Near Threatened; affected by introduced predators on breeding islands. Feeds on fish; often seen from Baja California shore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 46,6 cm | 18.3 in |
| Ağırlık | 420,5833333333333 g | 14.84 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 42-59 days. Fledging: 61-73 days.
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Familya | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Türler | Puffinus opisthomelas |
Distribution
Black-vented Shearwater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family