Scopoli's Shearwater
Calonectris diomedea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calonectris-diomedea"></birdfyi-bird>The Scopoli's Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 68.8 cm and a weight of 707 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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45–56 cm, wingspan 112–122 cm. Large; brown-grey above with yellow bill; white below. Breeds Mediterranean islands; migrates to Atlantic. Formerly lumped with Cory's Shearwater; distinguished by smaller size and more restricted breeding range. Feeds on fish and squid.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 68.8 cm | 27.1 in |
| Weight | 707.0 g | 24.94 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 49-56 days. Fledging: 84-98 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Calonectris |
| Species | Calonectris diomedea |
Distribution
Scopoli's Shearwater has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family