Salvin's Prion (species: Pachyptila salvini) in Birds of Tasmania (Gaia Guide)
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Pachyptila salvini
Salvin's Prion


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Procellariiformes
Family Procellariidae
Genus Pachyptila
Species Pachyptila salvini
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

Salvin's Prion has grey and white plumage and a blue bill. It has lamellae in its bill in order to filter seawater for food. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 29 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

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Distribution


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