Sooty Shearwater

Puffinus griseus

Sooty Shearwater

Quick Facts

Classification

Scientific name:

Puffinus griseus

Family:

Petrels and shearwaters

Conservation status:

Green

Measurements

Length:

40cm to 51cm

Wingspan:

94cm to 109cm

Weight:

650g to 950g

Other birds in the Petrels and shearwaters family

Storm Petrel

Manx Shearwater

Leach's Petrel

Great Shearwater

Fulmar

Although gull-like in size, fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis) are related to the albatross and spend extended periods of time at sea, gliding over the Arctic waters where they feed in large flocks. They only come inland to breed, establishing extensive colonies on rocky clifftop ledges.

Balearic Shearwater

Balearic Shearwaters are one of the rarest birds in Europe and are one of the two bird species listed as Critically Endangered.

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