Basic Information
Scientific classification
- Chinese name: White-winged Roundtailed Shepherd
- Scientific name: Pterodroma leucoptera, Gould's Petrel
- Classification: Waterfowl
- Family and genus: Procellariiformes, Procellariiidae, *Rhynchus*
Vital signs data
- Body length: No verification information available.
- Weight: No verification information available.
- Lifespan: No verification data available.
Significant features
Distribution and Habitat
The White-winged Roundtail Shepherd is distributed in South America (including Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands), the Pacific Islands (including Taiwan, the Dongsha Islands, Xisha Islands, Zhongsha Islands, and Nansha Islands of China, as well as the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and Java of Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea), Australia and New Zealand (including Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and their surrounding islands).
Appearance
The White-winged Round-tailed Shepherd is relatively large and resembles a gull. It has a unique upper beak structure, consisting of a tubular nose with a hooked tip. The nostrils are located above the beak, forming two tube-like openings.
Detailed introduction
The White-winged Round-tailed Shepherd (scientific name: *Pterodroma leucoptera*, English name: Gould's Petrel) is often seen flying low over the ocean, chasing the waves. It feeds on invertebrates such as small fish, squid, and crustaceans.
The White-winged Round-tailed Shepherd is a vulnerable species, rapidly becoming an endangered species, with a high risk of extinction.
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