About the Heinroth's Shearwater
Heinroth's shearwater is a poorly known seabird in the family Procellariidae. Probably a close relative of the little shearwater or Audubon's shearwater, it is distinguished by a long and slender bill and a brown-washed underside.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Puffinus heinrothi |
| Species Codes | heishe1, HESH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Heinroth's Shearwater belong to?
The Heinroth's Shearwater (Puffinus heinrothi) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Heinroth's Shearwater?
Heinroth's shearwater is a poorly known seabird in the family Procellariidae. Probably a close relative of the little shearwater or Audubon's shearwater, it is distinguished by a long and slender bill and a brown-washed underside....
Where can I report a Heinroth's Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Heinroth's Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code heishe1, or on iNaturalist.
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