About the Pink-footed Shearwater
The pink-footed shearwater is a species of seabird. The bird is 48 cm (19 in) in length, with a 109 cm (43 in) wingspan. It is polymorphic, having both darker- and lighter-phase populations. Together with the equally light-billed flesh-footed shearwater, it forms the Hemipuffinus group, a superspecies that may or may not have an Atlantic relative in the great shearwater. These are large shearwaters which are among those that could be separated in the genus Ardenna.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Ardenna creatopus |
| Species Codes | pifshe, PFSH |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pink-footed Shearwater belong to?
The Pink-footed Shearwater (Ardenna creatopus) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Pink-footed Shearwater?
The Pink-footed Shearwater is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Pink-footed Shearwater?
The pink-footed shearwater is a species of seabird. The bird is 48 cm (19 in) in length, with a 109 cm (43 in) wingspan. It is polymorphic, having both darker- and lighter-phase populations. Together with the equally light-billed flesh-footed shearwater, it forms the Hemipuffinus group, a superspeci...
Where can I report a Pink-footed Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Pink-footed Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pifshe, or on iNaturalist.
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