Heinroth’s Shearwater
Puffinus heinrothi
Heinroth's Shearwater (Puffinus heinrothi) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Heinroth’s Shearwater (Puffinus heinrothi) is a member of the Procellariidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 193 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Procellariiformes
- Family Procellariidae Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels
- Genus Puffinus
- Species heinrothi
Where it lives
Presumably montane Bougainville, Kolombangara and Rendova (northern, west-central Solomon Is.)
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 Heinroth’s Shearwater hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of open sea and coastal waters, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Heinroth’s Shearwater is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Heinroth’s Shearwater (Puffinus heinrothi) is a species of bird in the Procellariidae family, part of the order Procellariiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO presumably montane Bougainville, Kolombangara and Rendova (n, wc Solomon Is.).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 193 g, with a wing length of about 17.9 cm and a tail of around 7.5 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 423,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Heinroth’s Shearwater?
The Heinroth’s Shearwater is a large bird that weighs around 193 g.
Where does the Heinroth’s Shearwater live?
The Heinroth’s Shearwater is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO presumably montane Bougainville, Kolombangara and Rendova (n, wc Solomon Is.), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Heinroth’s Shearwater belong to?
The Heinroth’s Shearwater (Puffinus heinrothi) belongs to the Procellariidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.
What does the Heinroth’s Shearwater eat?
The Heinroth’s Shearwater hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Heinroth’s Shearwater migrate?
The Heinroth’s Shearwater is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Heinroth’s Shearwater endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Heinroth’s Shearwater's range?
The Heinroth’s Shearwater has a mapped global range of about 423,000 km².
Conservation
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