About the Barolo Shearwater
The Barolo shearwater, also known as the North Atlantic little shearwater or Macaronesian shearwater, is a small shearwater which breeds in the Azores and Canaries of Macaronesia in the North Atlantic Ocean. The English name and the specific baroli refers to Carlo Tencredi Falletti, marquis of Barolo.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Puffinus baroli |
| Species Codes | litshe1, BASH, AUSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Barolo Shearwater belong to?
The Barolo Shearwater (Puffinus baroli) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Barolo Shearwater?
The Barolo shearwater, also known as the North Atlantic little shearwater or Macaronesian shearwater, is a small shearwater which breeds in the Azores and Canaries of Macaronesia in the North Atlantic Ocean. The English name and the specific baroli refers to Carlo Tencredi Falletti, marquis of Barol...
Where can I report a Barolo Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Barolo Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litshe1, or on iNaturalist.
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