Heinroth's Shearwater
Puffinus heinrothi
Conservation Status
VulnerableAves · 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