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Barolo Shearwater

Puffinus baroli

Not Evaluated
Weight
164.5 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes

The Barolo Shearwater (Puffinus baroli) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a weight of 164.5 g.

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25–28 cm. Small; dark above, white below with white cheeks. Breeds Macaronesian islands (Canaries, Azores). Ranges in North Atlantic. Near Threatened; threatened by introduced predators and light pollution. Formerly lumped with Little Shearwater; fast direct flight.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Weight 164.5 g 5.80 oz

Habitat & Range

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-60 days. Fledging: 62-100 days.

Clutch Size

1

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Family Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters)
Genus Puffinus
Species Puffinus baroli

Distribution

Barolo Shearwater has been recorded in 2 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Barolo Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-60 days. Fledging: 62-100 days.
How big is the Barolo Shearwater?
The Barolo Shearwater has a weight of 164.5 g.
What order and family does the Barolo Shearwater belong to?
The Barolo Shearwater (Puffinus baroli) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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