Heinroth's Shearwater

Heinroth's Shearwater

Puffinus heinrothi

Vulnerable

Aves · Procellariiformes · Procellariidae

About

Heinroth's shearwater is a poorly known seabird in the family Procellariidae. Probably a close relative of the little shearwater or Audubon's shearwater, it is distinguished by a long and slender bill and a brown-washed underside.

Fun Fact

Probably a close relative of the little shearwater or Audubon's shearwater (with which it is sometimes considered conspecific), it is distinguished by a long and slender bill and a brown-washed underside.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found, although reports of individuals (including recently fledged chicks) on Bougainville and Kolombangara strongly suggest that they breed there, possibly high in the mountains (an inference based on the breeding behaviour of close relatives).

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Degradation
  • Overexploitation
  • Invasive Species
  • Climate Change