Boyd's Shearwater

Puffinus boydi

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Procellariiformes · Procellariidae

About

Boyd's shearwater, also known as the Cape Verde little shearwater, is a small shearwater which breeds in the Cape Verde archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean some 570 km off the coast of West Africa. The epithet commemorates British ornithologist Arnold Boyd.

Fun Fact

The epithet commemorates British ornithologist Arnold Boyd.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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