Procellariiformes
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Procellariiformes is an order of seabirds that includes albatrosses, petrels, and shearwaters, known for their long-distance oceanic flight and tube-shaped nostrils.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Procellariiformes canonical | 13 |
| Procellariimorphae | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1584350 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Procellariiformes Context triple: [Aves, hasSubgroup, Procellariiformes]
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A.
Phoenicopteriformes
Phoenicopteriformes is the bird order that comprises flamingos, characterized by their long legs, specialized filter-feeding bills, and often striking pink plumage.
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B.
Phoenicopteridae
Phoenicopteridae is the biological family of large, long-legged wading birds commonly known as flamingos, characterized by their pink plumage, specialized filter-feeding bills, and gregarious behavior.
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C.
Falconiformes
Falconiformes is an order of birds traditionally comprising diurnal birds of prey such as falcons and caracaras, characterized by keen vision, hooked beaks, and strong talons adapted for hunting.
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D.
Accipitriformes
Accipitriformes is an order of birds of prey that includes hawks, eagles, kites, and vultures, characterized by keen eyesight, hooked beaks, and powerful talons.
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E.
Otidiformes
Otidiformes is an order of large, ground-dwelling birds known as bustards, found mainly in open grassland and semi-arid habitats across the Old World.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Procellariiformes Target entity description: Procellariiformes is an order of seabirds that includes albatrosses, petrels, and shearwaters, known for their long-distance oceanic flight and tube-shaped nostrils.
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A.
Phoenicopteriformes
Phoenicopteriformes is the bird order that comprises flamingos, characterized by their long legs, specialized filter-feeding bills, and often striking pink plumage.
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B.
Phoenicopteridae
Phoenicopteridae is the biological family of large, long-legged wading birds commonly known as flamingos, characterized by their pink plumage, specialized filter-feeding bills, and gregarious behavior.
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C.
Falconiformes
Falconiformes is an order of birds traditionally comprising diurnal birds of prey such as falcons and caracaras, characterized by keen vision, hooked beaks, and strong talons adapted for hunting.
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D.
Accipitriformes
Accipitriformes is an order of birds of prey that includes hawks, eagles, kites, and vultures, characterized by keen eyesight, hooked beaks, and powerful talons.
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E.
Otidiformes
Otidiformes is an order of large, ground-dwelling birds known as bustards, found mainly in open grassland and semi-arid habitats across the Old World.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
order of birds
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taxon ⓘ |
| breedingHabitat |
cliffs and burrows
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oceanic islands ⓘ |
| class | Aves ⓘ |
| commonName | tubenoses ⓘ |
| conservationIssues |
bycatch in longline fisheries
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introduced predators at breeding colonies ⓘ light pollution affecting fledglings ⓘ plastic ingestion ⓘ |
| diet |
crustaceans
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fish ⓘ mainly marine organisms ⓘ squid ⓘ |
| distribution | worldwide oceans ⓘ |
| flightStyle |
dynamic soaring
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gliding on ocean winds ⓘ |
| habitat |
open ocean
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pelagic waters far from land ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
adapted for long-distance oceanic flight
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excellent sense of smell ⓘ hooked bill ⓘ mostly pelagic lifestyle ⓘ salt gland above nasal passage ⓘ tube-shaped external nostrils ⓘ webbed feet ⓘ |
| includesCommonGroup |
albatrosses
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diving petrels ⓘ petrels ⓘ shearwaters ⓘ storm petrels ⓘ |
| includesFamily |
Diomedeidae
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Hydrobatidae ⓘ Oceanitidae ⓘ Procellariidae ⓘ |
| incubationStrategy | both parents share incubation ⓘ |
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| morphology |
nostrils located in tubes on upper bill
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stomach oil production in proventriculus ⓘ |
| parentalCare | extended chick-rearing period ⓘ |
| phylum | Chordata ⓘ |
| reproduction |
colonial breeder
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lays a single egg per breeding season ⓘ nests on islands or remote coasts ⓘ |
| superorder | Neoaves ⓘ |
| typicalLongevity | many species are long-lived seabirds ⓘ |
| usesStomachOilFor |
defensive spraying against predators
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energy-rich food for chicks ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Procellariiformes Description of subject: Procellariiformes is an order of seabirds that includes albatrosses, petrels, and shearwaters, known for their long-distance oceanic flight and tube-shaped nostrils.
Referenced by (14)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Procellariimorphae
subject surface form:
Manx shearwater