About the Streaked Shearwater
The streaked shearwater is a species of seabird in the petrel family Procellariidae. It is native to the Western Pacific and ranges from Japan to Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Calonectris leucomelas |
| Species Codes | strshe, STRS, STSH |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Streaked Shearwater belong to?
The Streaked Shearwater (Calonectris leucomelas) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Streaked Shearwater?
The Streaked Shearwater is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Streaked Shearwater?
The streaked shearwater is a species of seabird in the petrel family Procellariidae. It is native to the Western Pacific and ranges from Japan to Australia....
Where can I report a Streaked Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Streaked Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code strshe, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
100
Species in Family
1,014
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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