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Streaked Shearwater
Calonectris leucomelas
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
63.8 cm
Weight
530.5 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
On this page
About
48 cm, wingspan 122 cm. Large shearwater; brown-streaked white head and neck; brown above, white below. Breeds Japan and islands of East Asia; migrates south to Australia and Indian Ocean. Feeds on fish and squid; forms large flocks; the most abundant shearwater in NW Pacific.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 63.8 cm | 25.1 in |
| Weight | 530.5 g | 18.71 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 64 days. Fledging: 66-80 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Calonectris |
| Species | Calonectris leucomelas |
Distribution
Streaked Shearwater has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Streaked Shearwater endangered?
The Streaked Shearwater has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Streaked Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 64 days. Fledging: 66-80 days.
How big is the Streaked Shearwater?
The Streaked Shearwater has a wingspan of 63.8 cm, weight of 530.5 g.
What order and family does the Streaked Shearwater belong to?
The Streaked Shearwater (Calonectris leucomelas) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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