Basic Information
Scientific classification
- Chinese name: Antarctic shearling
- Scientific name: Thalassoica antarctica, Antarctic Petrel
- Classification: Waterfowl
- Family and genus: Procellariiformes, Procellariiidae, Antarctic shearling
Vital signs data
- Body length: 40-46 cm
- Weight: 510-765g
- Lifespan: No verification data available.
Significant features
Distribution and Habitat
It is distributed in South America (including Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and the Falkland Islands), Australia and New Zealand (including Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and nearby islands).
They prefer to inhabit open waters near ice, especially in areas with icebergs.
Appearance
The Antarctic shearling has a body length of 40–46 cm, a weight of 510–765 g, and a wingspan of 100–110 cm, and is characterized by its distinctive black and white markings.
Detailed introduction
The Antarctic Petrel (scientific name: *Thalassoica antarctica*) is a marine bird.
Antarctic petrels prefer open waters near ice floes, especially in areas with icebergs. They primarily feed on krill, squid, and other fish.
The Antarctic petrel is a species of least concern, with a low level of threat and a relatively safe conservation status.
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