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Bryan's Shearwater
Puffinus bryani
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
33.0 cm
Weight
147.0 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
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
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
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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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bryan's Shearwater endangered?
The Bryan's Shearwater has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Bryan's Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Bryan's Shearwater?
The Bryan's Shearwater has a wingspan of 33.0 cm, weight of 147.0 g.
What order and family does the Bryan's Shearwater belong to?
The Bryan's Shearwater (Puffinus bryani) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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