Little Shearwater

Puffinus assimilis

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Brief #

Short and broad wings, with a pale area on the inner flight feathers.

Synonyms #

  • Pardela chica (Spanish)
  • Pardela pequena (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Little Shearwater is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

It is like a small Manx shearwater but has proportionally shorter and broader wings, with a pale area on the inner flight feathers. Its bill is more slender than that of Manx, and its dark eye stands out against the surrounding white area.

Measurements #

Length: 25 - 30 cm
Wingspan: 58 - 67 cm
Weight: 220 - 260 g

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