Cory's shearwater
Calonectris diomedea
Cory's shearwater (Calonectris borealis) is a large shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae.
About the Cory's shearwater
Cory's shearwater (Calonectris borealis) is a large shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. It breeds colonially on the archipelago of the Azores in the eastern Atlantic. Outside the breeding season it ranges widely in the Atlantic. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with Scopoli's shearwater.
Fun Facts About Cory's shearwater
- It breeds colonially on the archipelago of the Azores in the eastern Atlantic.
- Outside the breeding season it ranges widely in the Atlantic.
Conservation Status
The Cory's shearwater is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae |
| Genus | Calonectris |
| Species | Calonectris diomedea |
Range & Habitat
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