Antarctic Petrel

Antarctic Petrel

Thalassoica antarctica

Least Concern
翼展
59.2 cm
体重
658.3333333333334 g
Procellariidae
Procellariiformes
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40–46 cm, wingspan 100–110 cm. Striking chocolate-brown and white pattern; only member of its genus. Breeds solely in Antarctica on cliff ledges; among the most southerly-nesting birds. Feeds on fish and krill beneath pack ice. Returns to colonies in October; one of the most abundant Antarctic seabirds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 59.2 cm 23.3 in
体重 658.3333333333334 g 23.22 oz

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Incubation: 40-48 days. Fledging: 42-47 days.

产卵数

1

分类学

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

Distribution

Antarctic Petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Antarctic Petrel endangered?
The Antarctic Petrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Antarctic Petrel nest?
Incubation: 40-48 days. Fledging: 42-47 days.
How big is the Antarctic Petrel?
The Antarctic Petrel has a wingspan of 59.2 cm, weight of 658.3333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Antarctic Petrel belong to?
The Antarctic Petrel (Thalassoica antarctica) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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