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Persian Shearwater

Puffinus persicus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Procellariiformes (Procellariiformes)
Family
Procellariidae
Genus
Puffinus
Species
Puffinus persicus (Persian Shearwater)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ペルシアミズナギドリ
Chinese 波斯鸌
Spanish Pardela persa
French Puffin persique
German Arabiensturmtaucher
Russian Персидский буревестник
Arabic جلم فارسي

Similar Species in Puffinus

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Barolo Shearwater
Puffinus baroli
Not Evaluated
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Audubon's Shearwater
Puffinus lherminieri
Least Concern
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Black-vented Shearwater
Puffinus opisthomelas
Near Threatened
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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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Galapagos Shearwater
Puffinus subalaris
Least Concern
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Balearic Shearwater
Puffinus mauretanicus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Persian Shearwater?
The scientific name of Persian Shearwater is Puffinus persicus. It belongs to the genus Puffinus.
What is the conservation status of Persian Shearwater?
Persian Shearwater (Puffinus persicus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Persian Shearwater live?
Persian Shearwater is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Persian Shearwater belong to?
Persian Shearwater (Puffinus persicus) belongs to the genus Puffinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.
Is Persian Shearwater endangered?
No, Persian Shearwater (Puffinus persicus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Persian Shearwater belong to?
Persian Shearwater (Puffinus persicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Persian Shearwater?
The closest relatives of Persian Shearwater in the genus Puffinus include Balearic Shearwater, Barolo Shearwater, Audubon's Shearwater, Black-vented Shearwater, Bryan's Shearwater.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Puffinus — 20 Species

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Balearic Shearwater
Puffinus mauretanicus
NE 🐾
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
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Persian Shearwater
Puffinus persicus
LC
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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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