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Hutton's Shearwater
Puffinus huttoni
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Endangered
Wingspan
41.8 cm
Weight
345.4166666666667 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
38 cm. Dark above; white below; larger than Fluttering Shearwater. Breeds only in alpine zone of Kaikoura Ranges, South Island, New Zealand. Endangered; very restricted inland breeding range unique among shearwaters; feeds at sea in Tasman Sea and off south Australia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 41.8 cm | 16.5 in |
| Weight | 345.4166666666667 g | 12.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 50-60 days. Fledging: 80 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Species | Puffinus huttoni |
Distribution
Hutton's Shearwater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hutton's Shearwater endangered?
The Hutton's Shearwater has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Hutton's Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 50-60 days. Fledging: 80 days.
How big is the Hutton's Shearwater?
The Hutton's Shearwater has a wingspan of 41.8 cm, weight of 345.4166666666667 g.
What order and family does the Hutton's Shearwater belong to?
The Hutton's Shearwater (Puffinus huttoni) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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