Fluttering Shearwater (species: Puffinus (Puffinus) gavia) in Sydney Wildlife (Gaia Guide)
Puffinus (Puffinus) gavia
Fluttering Shearwater


©J.J. Harrison: Fluttering Shearwater (Puffinus (Puffinus) gavia)

©Duncan: Fluttering Shearwater (Puffinus (Puffinus) gavia)
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Procellariiformes
Family Procellariidae
Genus Puffinus
Species Puffinus (Puffinus) gavia
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • From 31 cm to 36 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Adults

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Fluttering Shearwater (Puffinus (Puffinus) gavia)

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is found in New Zealand and Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are open seas and rocky shores. (Wikipedia)

Local abundance

  • Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand: abundant

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