About the Yelkouan Shearwater
The yelkouan shearwater, Levantine shearwater or Mediterranean shearwater is a medium-sized shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the Manx shearwater.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Puffinus yelkouan |
| Species Codes | levshe1, YESH, MESH |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yelkouan Shearwater belong to?
The Yelkouan Shearwater (Puffinus yelkouan) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Yelkouan Shearwater?
The Yelkouan Shearwater is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Yelkouan Shearwater?
The yelkouan shearwater, Levantine shearwater or Mediterranean shearwater is a medium-sized shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the Manx shearwater....
Where can I report a Yelkouan Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Yelkouan Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code levshe1, or on iNaturalist.
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