Christmas Shearwater
Puffinus nativitatis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="puffinus-nativitatis"></birdfyi-bird>The Christmas Shearwater (Puffinus nativitatis) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 47.1 cm and a weight of 357.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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35 cm. All-dark sooty-brown shearwater; dark bill and feet. Breeds Christmas and Palmyra islands in central Pacific; ranges in tropical Pacific. Feeds on fish and squid. Distinguished from other dark shearwaters by small size and tropical Pacific range; Near Threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 47.1 cm | 18.5 in |
| Weight | 357.5 g | 12.61 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 50-54 days. Fledging: 96 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Species | Puffinus nativitatis |
Distribution
Christmas Shearwater has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family