Short-tailed Shearwater
Ardenna tenuirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ardenna-tenuirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Short-tailed Shearwater (Ardenna tenuirostris) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52.4 cm and a weight of 695 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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41–43 cm, wingspan 95–100 cm. Sooty-brown; silvery underwing flash. Breeds Bass Strait islands (Australia) in enormous numbers; one of the world's most abundant seabirds. Migrates to North Pacific in vast flocks. Feeds on krill and fish. Harvested sustainably as 'muttonbirds' in Tasmania.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 52.4 cm | 20.6 in |
| Weight | 695.0 g | 24.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 52-55 days. Fledging: 88-108 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Ardenna |
| Species | Ardenna tenuirostris |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family