Bryan's Shearwater
Puffinus bryani
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<birdfyi-bird slug="puffinus-bryani"></birdfyi-bird>The Bryan's Shearwater (Puffinus bryani) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33 cm and a weight of 147 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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27 cm. Small shearwater; dark brown above, white below with dark smudging on flanks. Known from only a few specimens collected at Midway Atoll; Critically Endangered or possibly extinct. No confirmed breeding in decades; one of the least-known shearwaters.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 33.0 cm | 13.0 in |
| Weight | 147.0 g | 5.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Species | Puffinus bryani |
Distribution
Bryan's Shearwater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family