About the Sooty Shearwater
The Sooty Shearwater (Ardenna grisea) is a species of bird in the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), within the order Procellariiformes. This family contains 100 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code sooshe when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Ardenna grisea |
| Species Codes | sooshe, SOSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sooty Shearwater belong to?
The Sooty Shearwater (Ardenna grisea) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Sooty Shearwater?
The Sooty Shearwater is a member of the Shearwaters and Petrels family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Sooty Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Sooty Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sooshe, or on iNaturalist.
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