R IUCN · NT · Near Threatened Procellariiformes Procellariidae

Sooty Shearwater

Ardenna grisea

RIOC 2489

Sooty Shearwater

Ardenna grisea

Procellariiformes · Procellariidae

Sooty Shearwater (Ardenna grisea).

ATK260

DEF203

2425 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 40–51 cm
Body Mass: 787 g
Wingspan: 102 cm
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Migratory

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ATK 260

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 260).

DEF 203

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 203).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Worldwide: Southern temperate and subantarctic islands from Southern Chile and Falklands to Southern Australia and Tasmania & Macquarie (far Southeastern of Australia) and outlying islands of New Zealand Habitat: Marine & Coastal

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Ardenna grisea

Which family does it belong to?

Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels (Procellariidae)

Where is it found?

Worldwide: Southern temperate and subantarctic islands from Southern Chile and Falklands to Southern Australia and Tasmania & Macquarie (far Southeastern of Australia) and outlying islands of New Zealand