About the Fluttering Shearwater
The fluttering shearwater is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. It is endemic to New Zealand and migrates to Australia and the Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are open seas and rocky shores. It has been known as Forster's shearwater in the past.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Puffinus gavia |
| Species Codes | flushe1, FLSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fluttering Shearwater belong to?
The Fluttering Shearwater (Puffinus gavia) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Fluttering Shearwater?
The fluttering shearwater is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. It is endemic to New Zealand and migrates to Australia and the Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are open seas and rocky shores. It has been known as Forster's shearwater in the past....
Where can I report a Fluttering Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Fluttering Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code flushe1, or on iNaturalist.
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