About the Subantarctic Shearwater
The subantarctic shearwater is a small bird species which breeds in Tristan da Cunha, islands of the southern Indian Ocean and New Zealand Subantarctic Islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Puffinus elegans |
| Species Codes | litshe4, SLSH, SUSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Subantarctic Shearwater belong to?
The Subantarctic Shearwater (Puffinus elegans) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Subantarctic Shearwater?
The subantarctic shearwater is a small bird species which breeds in Tristan da Cunha, islands of the southern Indian Ocean and New Zealand Subantarctic Islands....
Where can I report a Subantarctic Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Subantarctic Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litshe4, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
100
Species in Family
73
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