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Little Shearwater
Puffinus assimilis
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Least Concern
Envergure
36,0 cm
Poids
198,0 g
Famille
Procellariidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
À propos
25–30 cm. Small shearwater; dark above with white underparts and extensive white on face and sides of neck. Breeds Canary Islands, Madeira, and southern hemisphere islands; ranges in adjacent oceans. Feeds on small fish and squid; fast fluttering flight close to water.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 36,0 cm | 14.2 in |
| Poids | 198,0 g | 6.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 52-58 days. Fledging: 70-75 days.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Espèces | Puffinus assimilis |
Distribution
Little Shearwater has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Little Shearwater endangered?
The Little Shearwater has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Shearwater nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 52-58 days. Fledging: 70-75 days.
How big is the Little Shearwater?
The Little Shearwater has a wingspan of 36.0 cm, weight of 198.0 g.
What order and family does the Little Shearwater belong to?
The Little Shearwater (Puffinus assimilis) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.
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Near Threatened
Boyd's Shearwater
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Magellanic Diving-petrel
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Least Concern
Small Saint Helena Petrel
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Flesh-footed Shearwater
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Near Threatened