About the Townsend's Shearwater
Townsend's shearwater is a rare seabird of the tropics from the family Procellariidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Puffinus auricularis |
| Species Codes | towshe1, TOSH |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Townsend's Shearwater belong to?
The Townsend's Shearwater (Puffinus auricularis) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Townsend's Shearwater?
The Townsend's Shearwater is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Townsend's Shearwater?
Townsend's shearwater is a rare seabird of the tropics from the family Procellariidae....
Where can I report a Townsend's Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Townsend's Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code towshe1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Procellariiformes
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
100
Species in Family
34
iNat Observations
CR
IUCN Status
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