Audubon's Shearwater
Puffinus lherminieri
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Least Concern
Wingspan
37.1 cm
Weight
209.0 g
Family
Procellariidae
Order
Procellariiformes
About
27–33 cm. Small; dark brown above; white below with clean-cut pattern. Breeds Caribbean, tropical Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Ocean islands. Wide geographic range with multiple subspecies. Feeds on fish; breeds in burrows on oceanic islands; Near Threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 37.1 cm | 14.6 in |
| Weight | 209.0 g | 7.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-60 days. Fledging: 62-100 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Species | Puffinus lherminieri |
Distribution
Audubon's Shearwater has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Audubon's Shearwater endangered?
The Audubon's Shearwater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Audubon's Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 44-60 days. Fledging: 62-100 days.
How big is the Audubon's Shearwater?
The Audubon's Shearwater has a wingspan of 37.1 cm, weight of 209.0 g.
What order and family does the Audubon's Shearwater belong to?
The Audubon's Shearwater (Puffinus lherminieri) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
Similar Birds
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Balearic Shearwater
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Bannerman's Shearwater
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Endangered
Barau's Petrel
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Endangered
Barolo Shearwater
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Not Evaluated
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