Cory's Shearwater

Calonectris borealis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Procellariiformes · Procellariidae

About

Cory's shearwater is a large shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. It breeds colonially on the archipelago of the Azores in the eastern Atlantic. Outside the breeding season it ranges widely in the Atlantic. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with Scopoli's shearwater.

Fun Fact

It breeds colonially on the archipelago of the Azores in the eastern Atlantic.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on fish, molluscs and offal, and can dive deep (15 m (49 ft) or more) in search of prey.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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