Fluttering Shearwater
Puffinus gavia
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<birdfyi-bird slug="puffinus-gavia"></birdfyi-bird>The Fluttering Shearwater (Puffinus gavia) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petrels & shearwaters), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.6 cm and a weight of 267.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
33 cm. Dark brown above; white below; relatively short-tailed. Breeds New Zealand North Island coast; non-breeding range restricted to Tasman Sea and nearby waters. Sedentary compared to most shearwaters; feeds on fish and squid. Near Threatened due to small range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 39,6 cm | 15.6 in |
| Peso | 267,6666666666667 g | 9.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: BU.
Tamanho da postura
1
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Família | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Espécies | Puffinus gavia |
Distribution
Fluttering Shearwater has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Procellariidae family