About the Newell's Shearwater
Newell's shearwater or Hawaiian shearwater (ʻaʻo), is a seabird in the family Procellariidae. It belongs to a confusing group of shearwaters which are difficult to identify and whose classification is controversial. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the Manx shearwater and is now often placed in Townsend's shearwater. It is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Puffinus newelli |
| Species Codes | towshe2, NESH |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Newell's Shearwater belong to?
The Newell's Shearwater (Puffinus newelli) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Newell's Shearwater?
The Newell's Shearwater is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Newell's Shearwater?
Newell's shearwater or Hawaiian shearwater (ʻaʻo), is a seabird in the family Procellariidae. It belongs to a confusing group of shearwaters which are difficult to identify and whose classification is controversial. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the Manx shearwater and is now often plac...
Where can I report a Newell's Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Newell's Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code towshe2, or on iNaturalist.
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