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Bannerman’s Shearwater
Puffinus bannermani
Bannerman's Shearwater (Puffinus bannermani) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Bannerman’s Shearwater (Puffinus bannermani) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 193 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Procellariiformes
- Family Procellariidae Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels
- Genus Puffinus
- Species bannermani
Where it lives
Higashijima (Ogasawara=Bonin Is.) and Minami-iwo-jima (Volcano=Iwo Is.; far southeastern Japan)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 193 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Procellariidae
- Order
- Procellariiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Bannerman’s Shearwater hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of open sea and coastal waters, it swims and feeds in and around water.
Migration
The Bannerman’s Shearwater is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Bannerman’s Shearwater (Puffinus bannermani) belongs to the Procellariidae family of the order Procellariiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Higashijima (Ogasawara=Bonin Is.) and Minami-iwo-jima (Volcano=Iwo Is.; far se Japan).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 193 g, with a wing length of about 20.8 cm and a tail of around 7.4 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1.4 million km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bannerman’s Shearwater?
The Bannerman’s Shearwater is a large bird that weighs around 193 g.
Where does the Bannerman’s Shearwater live?
The Bannerman’s Shearwater is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Higashijima (Ogasawara=Bonin Is.) and Minami-iwo-jima (Volcano=Iwo Is.; far se Japan), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Bannerman’s Shearwater belong to?
The Bannerman’s Shearwater (Puffinus bannermani) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.
What does the Bannerman’s Shearwater eat?
The Bannerman’s Shearwater hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Bannerman’s Shearwater migrate?
The Bannerman’s Shearwater is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Bannerman’s Shearwater endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Bannerman’s Shearwater's range?
The Bannerman’s Shearwater has a mapped global range of about 1.4 million km².
Conservation
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