About the Cape Verde Shearwater
The Cape Verde shearwater, or cagarra locally, is a medium-large shearwater, a seabird in the petrel family Procellariidae. It is endemic to the Cape Verde archipelago of Macaronesia in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of West Africa.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Calonectris edwardsii |
| Species Codes | cavshe1, CVSH |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Verde Shearwater belong to?
The Cape Verde Shearwater (Calonectris edwardsii) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Cape Verde Shearwater?
The Cape Verde Shearwater is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Cape Verde Shearwater?
The Cape Verde shearwater, or cagarra locally, is a medium-large shearwater, a seabird in the petrel family Procellariidae. It is endemic to the Cape Verde archipelago of Macaronesia in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of West Africa....
Where can I report a Cape Verde Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Verde Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cavshe1, or on iNaturalist.
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