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Pardela pichoneta

Puffinus puffinus

Least Concern
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
50 years
Length
35 cm
Weight
450 g
Trend
→ Stable
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About

Ave marina de tamano mediano del Atlantico Norte y el Pacifico Norte, la pardela pichoneta (Puffinus puffinus) es renombrada por sus extraordinarias capacidades de navegacion. Recorre hasta 1 millon de kilometros a lo largo de su vida, migrando anualmente entre colonias reproductoras en islas del Atlantico Norte y zonas de invernada frente a Sudamerica. Su vuelo rigido de alas cortando el aire justo sobre las olas es caracteristico. Un individuo vivio mas de 55 anos, uno de los registros de mayor longevidad en aves silvestres.

Fun Facts

  • They can travel over 10,000 km in a single foraging trip.
  • A ringed bird was found to be over 55 years old.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore
Pardela pichoneta is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore
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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern
Population Trend
Stable

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マンクスミズナギドリ
Chinese 大西洋鹱
Spanish Pardela pichoneta
French puffin des anglais
German Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher
Portuguese pardela-sombria / fura-bucho-do-atlântico
Russian обыкновенный буревестник

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pardela pichoneta?
The scientific name of Pardela pichoneta is Puffinus puffinus. It belongs to the genus Puffinus.
What is the conservation status of Pardela pichoneta?
Pardela pichoneta (Puffinus puffinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.
Where does Pardela pichoneta live?
Pardela pichoneta is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does Pardela pichoneta belong to?
Pardela pichoneta (Puffinus puffinus) belongs to the genus Puffinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.
What does Pardela pichoneta eat?
Pardela pichoneta is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does Pardela pichoneta live?
Pardela pichoneta has an average lifespan of approximately 50 years in the wild.
Is Pardela pichoneta endangered?
No, Pardela pichoneta (Puffinus puffinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Pardela pichoneta belong to?
Pardela pichoneta (Puffinus puffinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

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