Puffinus gravis
Scientific name:
Puffinus gravis
Family:
Petrels and shearwatersConservation status:
Green
Length:
43cm to 51cm
Wingspan:
100cm to 118cm
Weight:
715g to 950g
The great shearwater is a large bird and is comparable to the size of a fulmar.
They have a distinctive grey cap, greyish-brown upperparts paired with light underparts. Under the wings, you'll see dark edges.
Their diets mainly consist of squid and fish.
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