Subantarctic Shearwater
Puffinus elegans
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<birdfyi-bird slug="puffinus-elegans"></birdfyi-bird>The Subantarctic Shearwater (Puffinus elegans) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.8 cm and a weight of 222.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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27–30 cm. Dark above; white below with clean sharp borders; slightly larger than related small shearwaters. Breeds subantarctic islands (Tristan da Cunha, Gough, St. Paul). Ranges in subantarctic Southern Ocean. Separated from Little Shearwater by range and subtle differences.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 36.8 cm | 14.5 in |
| 体重 | 222.5 g | 7.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: BU,CR.
一腹卵数
1
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| 科 | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| 種 | Puffinus elegans |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family