About the Sargasso Shearwater
The Sargasso shearwater is a small tropical seabird in the petrel family. The only shearwater to nest primarily in the Caribbean, it ranges throughout the western Atlantic during the non-breeding season. Its specific epithet honours the French naturalist Félix Louis L'Herminier.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Puffinus lherminieri |
| Species Codes | audshe, SASH, AUSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sargasso Shearwater belong to?
The Sargasso Shearwater (Puffinus lherminieri) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Sargasso Shearwater?
The Sargasso shearwater is a small tropical seabird in the petrel family. The only shearwater to nest primarily in the Caribbean, it ranges throughout the western Atlantic during the non-breeding season. Its specific epithet honours the French naturalist Félix Louis L'Herminier....
Where can I report a Sargasso Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Sargasso Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code audshe, or on iNaturalist.
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