Little Shearwater

Puffinus assimilis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Procellariiformes · Procellariidae

About

The little shearwater is a small shearwater in the petrel family Procellariidae. Despite the generic name, it is unrelated to the puffins, which are auks, the only similarity being that they are both burrow-nesting seabirds.

Fun Fact

Despite the generic name, it is unrelated to the puffins, which are auks, the only similarity being that they are both burrow-nesting seabirds.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on fish and molluscs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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