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Little Shearwater
Puffinus assimilis
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
36,0 cm
Khối Lượng
198,0 g
Họ
Procellariidae
Bộ
Procellariiformes
Giới Thiệu
25–30 cm. Small shearwater; dark above with white underparts and extensive white on face and sides of neck. Breeds Canary Islands, Madeira, and southern hemisphere islands; ranges in adjacent oceans. Feeds on small fish and squid; fast fluttering flight close to water.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 36,0 cm | 14.2 in |
| Khối Lượng | 198,0 g | 6.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 52-58 days. Fledging: 70-75 days.
Số Trứng
1
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Họ | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Loài | Puffinus assimilis |
Distribution
Little Shearwater 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 Little Shearwater endangered?
The Little Shearwater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 52-58 days. Fledging: 70-75 days.
How big is the Little Shearwater?
The Little Shearwater has a wingspan of 36.0 cm, weight of 198.0 g.
What order and family does the Little Shearwater belong to?
The Little Shearwater (Puffinus assimilis) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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