Great Shearwater
Ardenna gravis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ardenna-gravis"></birdfyi-bird>The Great Shearwater (Ardenna gravis) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 63.6 cm and a weight of 832.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
43–51 cm, wingspan 105–122 cm. Large; dark brown above with white underparts, dark cap, and distinctive scaly pattern on upperwing. Breeds Tristan da Cunha, Gough, and Falklands; migrates to North Atlantic. Feeds on fish and squid; spectacular post-breeding migration past UK coasts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 63,6 cm | 25.0 in |
| Khối Lượng | 832,5 g | 29.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Làm Tổ
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 53-57 days. Fledging: 105-120 days.
Số Trứng
1
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Họ | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Ardenna |
| Loài | Ardenna gravis |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family