Antarctic Prion
Pachyptila desolata
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
36,5 cm
Khối Lượng
149,0 g
Họ
Procellariidae
Bộ
Procellariiformes
Giới Thiệu
25–28 cm, wingspan 58–66 cm. Classic prion pattern: pale blue-grey, white below, bold dark M across upperwing. Medium-broad bill. Most abundant and widespread prion; breeds South Georgia, Heard, Kerguelen, Macquarie. Feeds on crustaceans; makes deep dives compared to congeners.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 36,5 cm | 14.4 in |
| Khối Lượng | 149,0 g | 5.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 42-50 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.
Số Trứng
1
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Họ | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pachyptila |
| Loài | Pachyptila desolata |
Distribution
Antarctic Prion has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Antarctic Prion endangered?
The Antarctic Prion has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Antarctic Prion nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 42-50 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.
How big is the Antarctic Prion?
The Antarctic Prion has a wingspan of 36.5 cm, weight of 149.0 g.
What order and family does the Antarctic Prion belong to?
The Antarctic Prion (Pachyptila desolata) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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