Subantarctic Shearwater
Puffinus elegans
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<birdfyi-bird slug="puffinus-elegans"></birdfyi-bird>The Subantarctic Shearwater (Puffinus elegans) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.8 cm and a weight of 222.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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27–30 cm. Dark above; white below with clean sharp borders; slightly larger than related small shearwaters. Breeds subantarctic islands (Tristan da Cunha, Gough, St. Paul). Ranges in subantarctic Southern Ocean. Separated from Little Shearwater by range and subtle differences.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.8 cm | 14.5 in |
| Weight | 222.5 g | 7.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Species | Puffinus elegans |
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Other species in the Procellariidae family