Barolo Shearwater
Puffinus baroli
Data DeficientAves · 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