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Cape Verde Shearwater

Calonectris edwardsii

Near Threatened
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
61,8 cm
Khối Lượng
470,0 g
Họ
Procellariidae
Bộ
Procellariiformes

The Cape Verde Shearwater (Calonectris edwardsii) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 61.8 cm and a weight of 470 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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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.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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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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