Townsend's Shearwater
Puffinus auricularis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="puffinus-auricularis"></birdfyi-bird>The Townsend's Shearwater (Puffinus auricularis) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44 cm and a weight of 324 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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33–35 cm. Dark above; white below with dark vent and undertail. Breeds Revillagigedo Islands (Mexico); Critically Endangered with fewer than 1,000 pairs. Threatened by introduced cats and rats; strictly nocturnal at colonies. Ranges in eastern Pacific.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 44,0 cm | 17.3 in |
| Poids | 324,0 g | 11.43 oz |
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: BU.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Famille | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Espèces | Puffinus auricularis |
Distribution
Townsend's Shearwater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family