Fluttering Shearwater

Puffinus gavia

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Procellariiformes · Procellariidae

About

The fluttering shearwater is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. It is endemic to New Zealand and migrates to Australia and the Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are open seas and rocky shores. It has been known as Forster's shearwater in the past.

Fun Fact

Their voice is unusual and disjointed: ka-hek-ka-hek-ka-hek and usually made in flight.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to New Zealand and migrates to Australia and the Solomon Islands.

Diet

Prey, such as crustacean, krill and schooling fish, within a close distance to the surface of the water.

Lifespan

25 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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