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Fairy Prion

Pachyptila turtur

Least Concern
翼展
34.8 cm
体重
136.75 g
Procellariidae
Procellariiformes

The Fairy Prion (Pachyptila turtur) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.8 cm and a weight of 136.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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23–28 cm, wingspan 56–60 cm. Small prion with narrow bill; blue-grey with clear dark M-mark across wings. Breeds southern New Zealand, Falklands, Kerguelen. The most widespread small prion. Feeds on small crustaceans and copepods at sea surface; highly gregarious offshore.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 34.8 cm 13.7 in
体重 136.75 g 4.82 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-56 days. Fledging: 43-56 days.

产卵数

1

分类学

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

Distribution

Fairy Prion has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

Is the Fairy Prion endangered?
The Fairy Prion has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Fairy Prion nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-56 days. Fledging: 43-56 days.
How big is the Fairy Prion?
The Fairy Prion has a wingspan of 34.8 cm, weight of 136.75 g.
What order and family does the Fairy Prion belong to?
The Fairy Prion (Pachyptila turtur) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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