Barolo Shearwater

Puffinus baroli

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Procellariiformes · Procellariidae

About

The Barolo shearwater, also known as the North Atlantic little shearwater or Macaronesian shearwater, is a small shearwater which breeds in the Azores and Canaries of Macaronesia in the North Atlantic Ocean. The English name and the specific baroli refers to Carlo Tencredi Falletti, marquis of Barolo.

Fun Fact

The largest colony, of 1400 pairs, occurs on the Selvagen Islands.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Prey, while the fish taken were almost exclusively Phycis spp.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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