Salvin's Prion
A species of Whalebirds Scientific name : Pachyptila salvini Genus : Whalebirds
Salvin's Prion, A species of Whalebirds
Botanical name: Pachyptila salvini
Genus: Whalebirds
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Description General Info
Description
Salvin's prion is a small 29 cm (11 in) petrel with grey and white plumage, and a blue bill. Like the broad-billed prion it has lamellae in its bill in order to filter seawater for food. 
Size
28 cm
Nest Placement
Burrow
Feeding Habits
Salvin's Prion primarily consumes amphipods and krill, supplementing with fish and squid. It employs filter feeding, seizing, and hydroplaning to forage, possessing specialized dietary adaptations for varied prey capture.
Habitat
Salvin's Prion is a seabird that typically inhabits marine environments, usually found offshore but often near their breeding colonies. Their general habitat is areas of upwelling across the Southern Ocean. During the breeding season, they nest on subantarctic islands, preferring highland plateaux or slopes covered with grass or shrubs. They may also use caves or crevices for nesting. Salvin's Prion favors less rocky areas compared to similar species when selecting nesting sites on islands with mixed-species colonies.
Dite type
Piscivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Salvin's prion is not considered threatened with extinction. Although numbers have declined on some islands where rats and feral cats have been introduced, the world population is estimated at around 12 million birds. Consequently, they are given a classification of Least Concern.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Albatrosses and Petrels Family
Shearwaters and petrels Genus
Whalebirds Species
Salvin's Prion 
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