About the Flesh-footed Shearwater
The flesh-footed shearwater is a medium-large shearwater that mainly inhabits the Indo-Pacific. Its plumage is black with pale pinkish feet, and a pale bill with a distinct black tip. Together with the equally light-billed pink-footed shearwater, it forms the Hemipuffinus group, a superspecies which may or may not have an Atlantic relative in the great shearwater. These large shearwaters are among those that have been separated into the genus Ardenna. Recent genetic analysis indicates evidence of strong divergence between Pacific colonies relative to those in South and Western Australia, thought to be explained by philopatry and differences in foraging strategies during the breeding season.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Ardenna carneipes |
| Species Codes | flfshe, FFSH |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Flesh-footed Shearwater belong to?
The Flesh-footed Shearwater (Ardenna carneipes) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Flesh-footed Shearwater?
The Flesh-footed Shearwater is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Flesh-footed Shearwater?
The flesh-footed shearwater is a medium-large shearwater that mainly inhabits the Indo-Pacific. Its plumage is black with pale pinkish feet, and a pale bill with a distinct black tip. Together with the equally light-billed pink-footed shearwater, it forms the Hemipuffinus group, a superspecies which...
Where can I report a Flesh-footed Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Flesh-footed Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code flfshe, or on iNaturalist.