Wedge-tailed Shearwater
Ardenna pacifica
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ardenna-pacifica"></birdfyi-bird>The Wedge-tailed Shearwater (Ardenna pacifica) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 59.4 cm and a weight of 435 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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38–46 cm, wingspan 97–105 cm. Long wedge-shaped tail diagnostic; dark brown above; polymorphic below (dark or white-breasted). Breeds tropical Pacific and Indian Ocean islands. Ranges widely at sea. Feeds on fish and squid; often associates with tuna. Common and widespread.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 59.4 cm | 23.4 in |
| Weight | 435.0 g | 15.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 50-54 days. Fledging: 100 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Ardenna |
| Species | Ardenna pacifica |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family