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Yelkouan/Balearic Shearwater

Puffinus yelkouan

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Procellariiformes (نوئيات)
Family
Procellariidae
Genus
Puffinus
Species
Puffinus yelkouan (Yelkouan/Balearic Shearwater)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チチュウカイミズナギドリ
Chinese 地中海鹱
Spanish Pardela mediterránea
French Puffin yelkouan
German Mittelmeer-Sturmtaucher
Portuguese fura-bucho-do-mediterrâneo
Russian Левантский буревестник

Similar Species in Puffinus

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جلم فارسي
Puffinus persicus
Least Concern
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Audubon's Shearwater
Puffinus lherminieri
Least Concern
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Galapagos Shearwater
Puffinus subalaris
Least Concern
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Bryan's Shearwater
Puffinus bryani
Critically Endangered
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Christmas Shearwater
Puffinus nativitatis
Least Concern
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Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
Least Concern
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Black-vented Shearwater
Puffinus opisthomelas
Near Threatened
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Barolo Shearwater
Puffinus baroli
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yelkouan/Balearic Shearwater?
The scientific name of Yelkouan/Balearic Shearwater is Puffinus yelkouan. It belongs to the genus Puffinus.
Where does Yelkouan/Balearic Shearwater live?
Yelkouan/Balearic Shearwater is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Yelkouan/Balearic Shearwater belong to?
Yelkouan/Balearic Shearwater (Puffinus yelkouan) belongs to the genus Puffinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.
What kingdom does Yelkouan/Balearic Shearwater belong to?
Yelkouan/Balearic Shearwater (Puffinus yelkouan) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Yelkouan/Balearic Shearwater?
The closest relatives of Yelkouan/Balearic Shearwater in the genus Puffinus include جلم فارسي, Barolo Shearwater, Audubon's Shearwater, Black-vented Shearwater, Bryan's Shearwater.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Puffinus — 20 Species

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جلم فارسي
Puffinus persicus
LC 🐾
Barolo Shearwater
Puffinus baroli
NE 🐾
Audubon's Shearwater
Puffinus lherminieri
LC 🐾
Black-vented Shearwater
Puffinus opisthomelas
NT 🐾
Bryan's Shearwater
Puffinus bryani
CR 🐾
Christmas Shearwater
Puffinus nativitatis
LC 🐾
Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
LC 🐾
Galapagos Shearwater
Puffinus subalaris
LC 🐾
Heinroth's Shearwater
Puffinus heinrothi
VU 🐾
Hutton's Shearwater
Puffinus huttoni
EN 🐾
Little Shearwater
Puffinus assimilis
NE 🐾
Newell's Shearwater
Puffinus newelli
CR 🐾
pink-footed shearwater
Puffinus creatopus
VU 🐾
Bannerman's Shearwater
Puffinus bannermani
EN 🐾
Sooty Shear Water
Puffinus griseus
NT 🐾
Townsend's Shearwater
Puffinus auricularis
CR 🐾
Tropical Shearwater
Puffinus bailloni
LC 🐾
Fluttering Shearwater
Puffinus gavia
LC 🐾
wedge-tailed shearwater
Puffinus pacificus
LC
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Yelkouan/Balearic Shearwater
Puffinus yelkouan
NE
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