Townsend's Shearwater (Puffinus auricularis)
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Townsend's Shearwater

Puffinus auricularis Townsend, CH, 1890

351 gWeight

Townsend's shearwater (Puffinus auricularis) is a rare seabird of the tropics from the family Procellariidae.

Critically 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

Townsend's shearwater (Puffinus auricularis) is a rare seabird of the tropics from the family Procellariidae.

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Questions

How big is the Townsend's Shearwater?

The Townsend's Shearwater weighs around 351 g.

Where does the Townsend's Shearwater live?

Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: montane Socorro and Clarion islands (Revillagigedo Islands, far west of central Mexico).

Is the Townsend's Shearwater endangered?

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

What does the Townsend's Shearwater eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Townsend's Shearwater in?

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

At a glance

Weight
351 g
Habitat
Ocean
Diet
Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Critically Endangered
More measurements
Wing
220 mm
Tail
84 mm
Bill
39 mm
Tarsus
45 mm

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

Range

Pacific Ocean: montane Socorro and Clarion islands (Revillagigedo Islands, far west of central Mexico)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Genus
Puffinus

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Townsend's Shearwater

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