Sooty Shearwater
Ardenna grisea
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedAves · Procellariiformes · Procellariidae
About
The sooty shearwater is a medium-large shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. In New Zealand, it is also known by its Māori name tītī, and is harvested by Māori people for muttonbird, like its relatives the wedge-tailed shearwater and the Australian short-tailed shearwater.
Fun Fact
They can dive up to 68 m deep for food, but more commonly take surface food, in particular often following whales to catch fish disturbed by them.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feeds on fish and squid.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change
External Data Sources
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