Hutton's Shearwater
Puffinus huttoni
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<birdfyi-bird slug="puffinus-huttoni"></birdfyi-bird>The Hutton's Shearwater (Puffinus huttoni) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.8 cm and a weight of 345.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family