Cory's Shearwater

Calonectris borealis

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Brief #

Brownish-grey upperparts, white underparts and a yellowish bill.

Synonyms #

  • Pardela cincenta (Spanish)
  • Pardela cenicienta (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Cory's Shearwater is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

It has brownish-grey upperparts, white underparts and a yellowish bill. It lacks the brown belly patch, dark shoulder markings and black cap of the great shearwater.

Measurements #

Length: 45 - 56 cm
Wingspan: 1.12 - 1.26 m
Weight: 700 - 800 g