About the Tropical Shearwater
The tropical shearwater is a seabird in the family Procellariidae formerly considered conspecific with Audubon's shearwater.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Puffinus bailloni |
| Species Codes | troshe5, TRSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tropical Shearwater belong to?
The Tropical Shearwater (Puffinus bailloni) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Tropical Shearwater?
The tropical shearwater is a seabird in the family Procellariidae formerly considered conspecific with Audubon's shearwater....
Where can I report a Tropical Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Tropical Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code troshe5, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
100
Species in Family
95
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