Little Shearwater
Puffinus assimilis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="puffinus-assimilis"></birdfyi-bird>The Little Shearwater (Puffinus assimilis) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36 cm and a weight of 198 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
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 |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 36.0 cm | 14.2 in |
| वजन | 198.0 g | 6.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
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व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 52-58 days. Fledging: 70-75 days.
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| कुल | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| प्रजातियां | Puffinus assimilis |
Distribution
Little Shearwater has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family