Balearic Shearwater

Puffinus mauretanicus

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Brief #

Has dark upperparts and paler undersides and a dark bill.

Red List Status #

The Balearic Shearwater is in a particularly and extremely critical state.
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Description #

Has dark upperparts and paler undersides and a dark bill. Apart from its less contrasting plumage, this species is very similar to the Manx and yelkouan shearwaters

Measurements #

Length: 32 - 34 cm
Wingspan: 85 - 90 cm
Weight: 500 - 520 g

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