Bannerman's Shearwater
Puffinus bannermani
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<birdfyi-bird slug="puffinus-bannermani"></birdfyi-bird>The Bannerman's Shearwater (Puffinus bannermani) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.6 cm and a weight of 192.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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30 cm. Dark above; white below with dark vent and undertail. Breeds Bonin (Ogasawara) Islands and Volcano Islands, Japan. Endangered; very small population threatened by rats. Closely related to Newell's Shearwater; ranges in north Pacific.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 41.6 cm | 16.4 in |
| Weight | 192.8 g | 6.80 oz |
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Species | Puffinus bannermani |
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Other species in the Procellariidae family