Great Shearwater (species: Puffinus gravis) in Birds of Argentina (Gaia Guide)
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Puffinus gravis
Great Shearwater


©Patrick Coin: Great Shearwater (Puffinus gravis)

©J.J. Harrison: Great Shearwater (Puffinus gravis)

©K Schneider: Great Shearwater (Puffinus gravis)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Procellariiformes
Family Procellariidae
Genus Puffinus
Species Puffinus gravis
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

It is identifiable by its size, dark upperparts, and underparts white except for a brown belly patch and dark shoulder markings. It has a black cap, black bill, and a white "horseshoe" on the base of the tail. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 51 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Up to 122 cm

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