Townsend's shearwater

Puffinus auricularis

Family: Procellariidae Order: Procellariiformes Conservation: Critically Endangered
Townsend's shearwater

About the Townsend's shearwater

species of bird

Fun Facts About Townsend's shearwater

  • The Townsend's shearwater (Puffinus auricularis) is a bird species found in North America.
  • This species can be observed across various North American habitats.

Conservation Status

The Townsend's shearwater is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. This species is at significant risk of extinction and requires active conservation efforts.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderProcellariiformes
FamilyProcellariidae
GenusPuffinus
SpeciesPuffinus auricularis

Range & Habitat

Range map of Townsend's shearwater

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Related Species

Other species in the Procellariidae family: