Short-tailed Shearwater
Ardenna tenuirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ardenna-tenuirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Short-tailed Shearwater (Ardenna tenuirostris) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52.4 cm and a weight of 695 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
41–43 cm, wingspan 95–100 cm. Sooty-brown; silvery underwing flash. Breeds Bass Strait islands (Australia) in enormous numbers; one of the world's most abundant seabirds. Migrates to North Pacific in vast flocks. Feeds on krill and fish. Harvested sustainably as 'muttonbirds' in Tasmania.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 52,4 cm | 20.6 in |
| Khối Lượng | 695,0 g | 24.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 52-55 days. Fledging: 88-108 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 tenuirostris |
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Short-tailed Shearwater endangered?
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Other species in the Procellariidae family