Bannerman's Shearwater (Puffinus bannermani)
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Bannerman's Shearwater

Puffinus bannermani Mathews & Iredale, 1915

193 gWeight

Bannerman's shearwater (Puffinus bannermani) is a seabird in the family Procellariidae formerly considered conspecific with Audubon's shearwater (Puffinus lherminieri).

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

Bannerman's shearwater (Puffinus bannermani) is a seabird in the family Procellariidae formerly considered conspecific with Audubon's shearwater (Puffinus lherminieri).

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Questions

How big is the Bannerman's Shearwater?

The Bannerman's Shearwater weighs around 193 g.

Where does the Bannerman's Shearwater live?

Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: Higashijima (Ogasawara=Bonin Islands) and Minami-iwo-jima (Volcano=Iwo Islands; far southeastern Japan).

Is the Bannerman's Shearwater endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bannerman's Shearwater as Endangered.

What does the Bannerman's Shearwater eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Bannerman's Shearwater in?

It belongs to the family Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels (Procellariidae), order Procellariiformes.

At a glance

Weight
193 g
Habitat
Ocean
Diet
Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle
On the water surface
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
208 mm
Tail
74 mm
Bill
34 mm
Tarsus
39 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Pacific Ocean: Higashijima (Ogasawara=Bonin Islands) and Minami-iwo-jima (Volcano=Iwo Islands; far southeastern Japan)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Genus
Puffinus

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Bannerman's Shearwater

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