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Cape Verde Shearwater
Calonectris edwardsii
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Near Threatened
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
61,8 cm
Khối Lượng
470,0 g
Họ
Procellariidae
Bộ
Procellariiformes
Giới Thiệu
43–47 cm. Smaller than Cory's Shearwater; grey-brown above, white below with yellow bill. Breeds Cape Verde Islands. Migrates south through east Atlantic to south Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Near Threatened; threatened by introduced cats and rats; feeds on fish and squid.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 61,8 cm | 24.3 in |
| Khối Lượng | 470,0 g | 16.58 oz |
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: BU.
Số Trứng
1
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Họ | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Calonectris |
| Loài | Calonectris edwardsii |
Distribution
Cape Verde Shearwater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Cape Verde Shearwater endangered?
The Cape Verde Shearwater has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Cape Verde Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Cape Verde Shearwater?
The Cape Verde Shearwater has a wingspan of 61.8 cm, weight of 470.0 g.
What order and family does the Cape Verde Shearwater belong to?
The Cape Verde Shearwater (Calonectris edwardsii) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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