About the Great Shearwater
The great shearwater is a large shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. It breeds colonially on rocky islands in the south Atlantic. Outside the breeding season it ranges widely in the Atlantic.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Ardenna gravis |
| Species Codes | greshe, GRSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Shearwater belong to?
The Great Shearwater (Ardenna gravis) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Great Shearwater?
The great shearwater is a large shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. It breeds colonially on rocky islands in the south Atlantic. Outside the breeding season it ranges widely in the Atlantic....
Where can I report a Great Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code greshe, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
100
Species in Family
4,079
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