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Wedge-tailed Shearwater

Ardenna pacifica

Least Concern
翼展
59.4 cm
体重
435.0 g
Procellariidae
Procellariiformes

关于

38–46 cm, wingspan 97–105 cm. Long wedge-shaped tail diagnostic; dark brown above; polymorphic below (dark or white-breasted). Breeds tropical Pacific and Indian Ocean islands. Ranges widely at sea. Feeds on fish and squid; often associates with tuna. Common and widespread.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 59.4 cm 23.4 in
体重 435.0 g 15.34 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 50-54 days. Fledging: 100 days.

产卵数

1

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Ardenna
物种 Ardenna pacifica

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常见问题

Is the Wedge-tailed Shearwater endangered?
The Wedge-tailed Shearwater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Wedge-tailed Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 50-54 days. Fledging: 100 days.
How big is the Wedge-tailed Shearwater?
The Wedge-tailed Shearwater has a wingspan of 59.4 cm, weight of 435.0 g.
What order and family does the Wedge-tailed Shearwater belong to?
The Wedge-tailed Shearwater (Ardenna pacifica) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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