Audubon's Shearwater
Puffinus lherminieri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="puffinus-lherminieri"></birdfyi-bird>The Audubon's Shearwater (Puffinus lherminieri) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.1 cm and a weight of 209 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family