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Cory's Shearwater

Calonectris diomedea

Least Concern

About

Cory's Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Procellariiformes (Procellariiformes)

Species

Calonectris diomedea (Cory's Shearwater)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オニミズナギドリ

Chinese 史氏猛鸌

Spanish Pardela de Cory

French Puffin cendré

German Sepiasturmtaucher

Portuguese cagarra

Russian Средиземноморский буревестник

Similar Species in Calonectris

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Cape Verde Shearwater

Calonectris edwardsii

Near Threatened

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Streaked Shearwater

Calonectris leucomelas

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cory's Shearwater?

The scientific name of Cory's Shearwater is Calonectris diomedea. It belongs to the genus Calonectris.

What is the conservation status of Cory's Shearwater?

Cory's Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cory's Shearwater live?

Cory's Shearwater is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Cory's Shearwater belong to?

Cory's Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) belongs to the genus Calonectris, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.

Is Cory's Shearwater endangered?

No, Cory's Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cory's Shearwater belong to?

Cory's Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Cory's Shearwater?

The closest relatives of Cory's Shearwater in the genus Calonectris include Cape Verde Shearwater, Streaked Shearwater.