Sooty Shearwater
Ardenna grisea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ardenna-grisea"></birdfyi-bird>The Sooty Shearwater (Ardenna grisea) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 59.1 cm and a weight of 814 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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40–51 cm, wingspan 94–110 cm. All dark sooty-brown with silvery-white underwing flash. Breeds New Zealand and southern South America; undertakes one of the longest migrations of any animal to North Pacific and Atlantic. Feeds on fish, squid, and krill. Near Threatened; millions estimated.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 59.1 cm | 23.3 in |
| Weight | 814.0 g | 28.71 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 53-56 days. Fledging: 86-106 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Ardenna |
| Species | Ardenna grisea |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family