About the Balearic Shearwater
The Balearic shearwater is a medium-sized shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. Puffinus is a Neo-Latin loanword based on the English "puffin" and its variants, that referred to the cured carcass of the fat nestling of the Manx shearwater, a former delicacy. The specific mauretanicus refers to Mauretania, an old name for an area of North Africa roughly corresponding to Morocco and Algeria. The Balearic Shearwater is listed critically endangered by the IUCN and is one of Europe's most endangered seabirds.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Puffinus mauretanicus |
| Species Codes | balshe1, MESH, BASH |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Balearic Shearwater belong to?
The Balearic Shearwater (Puffinus mauretanicus) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Balearic Shearwater?
The Balearic Shearwater is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Balearic Shearwater?
The Balearic shearwater is a medium-sized shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. Puffinus is a Neo-Latin loanword based on the English \"puffin\" and its variants, that referred to the cured carcass of the fat nestling of the Manx shearwater, a former delicacy. The specific mauretanicus refe...
Where can I report a Balearic Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Balearic Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code balshe1, or on iNaturalist.
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