Antarctic Prion

Prion desolatus Procellaria desolata Gmelin, 1789

The Antarctic Prion is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Antarctic Prion is a member of the Pachyptila genus, and along with the Blue Petrel makes up the Prions. They in turn are members of the Procellariidae family, and the Procellariiformes order. The prions are small and typically eat just zooplankton; however as a member of the Procellariiformes, they share certain identifying features. First, they have nasal passages that attach to the upper bill called naricorns. Although the nostrils on the Prion are on top of the upper bill. More

* Antarctic Prion homes on their life mate through smell Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia. More

Physical description: Antarctic prion are the largest of the prion, with a wing span of 17 to 20 cm. Distribution & Abundance - Distribution: Breeding colonies are found on South Georgia, the South Sandwich Islands, the South Orkney Islands, the South Shetland Island, Iles Crozet, Iles Kerguelen, Heard Island, Macquarie Island, Auckland Island, and Scott Island. Antarctic prion are highly gregarious with flocks comprising thousands of individuals commonly seen at sea. More

AGAMI Antarctic Prion South of South Georgia March 2006 Marc Guyt MGU_9637. More

Pair of Antarctic Prion flying over the sea; twee Antarctische Prion vliegend boven zee Date: Wednesday, August 1 2007 Filename: AGAMI Antarctic Prion South of South Georgia March 2006 Marc Guyt MGU_9675. More

"The antarctic prion was taken at Kerguelen or Desolation Island in 1768 during Cook's first voyage, hence the specific name bestowed by Gmelin. It was taken on The Auckland Islands by thge British Antarctic Expedition in 1840 asnd found breeding there by the National Antarctic expedition in 1907. On Macquarie Island it was found breeding by J.H. Scott in 1880", says Oliver. More

the recovery of Antarctic prions has continued since the eradication of feral cats.Removing cats to protect birds backfires on island by MICHAEL CASEY / AP NewsResearchers studying the behavior of birds called Antarctic prions found the musky-smelling birds were able to discern the scent of their mates. More

The Antarctic Prion (Pachyptila desolata) is the largest of the prions, a genus of small petrels of the Southern Ocean. The wingspan is 17–20 cm. It breeds in colonies on Auckland Island, Heard Island, Macquarie Island, Scott Island, the South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, the South Orkney Islands, the South Shetland Islands, the Crozet Islands, and the Kerguelen Islands. References - * BirdLife International (2004). Pachyptila desolata. More

The Antarctic Prion and the Salvin's Prion are usually considered to be races of the Broad-billed Prion. External links - * Antarctic Prion homes on their life mate through smell (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3961069.stm) Example Usage of (bird) - brendafogg: A bird fell out of the sky, dead, right in front of me. Good thing I'm not superstitious. More