About the Christmas Shearwater
The Christmas shearwater or ʻaoʻū is a medium-sized shearwater of the tropical Central Pacific. It is a poorly known species due to its remote nesting habits, and it has not been extensively studied at sea either.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Puffinus nativitatis |
| Species Codes | chrshe, CHSH, CISH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Christmas Shearwater belong to?
The Christmas Shearwater (Puffinus nativitatis) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Christmas Shearwater?
The Christmas shearwater or ʻaoʻū is a medium-sized shearwater of the tropical Central Pacific. It is a poorly known species due to its remote nesting habits, and it has not been extensively studied at sea either....
Where can I report a Christmas Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Christmas Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chrshe, or on iNaturalist.
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