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Townsend's Shearwater

Puffinus auricularis

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Procellariiformes (Procellariiformes)

Species

Puffinus auricularis (Townsend's Shearwater)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオセグロミズナギドリ

Chinese 汤氏鹱

Spanish Pardela de Revillagigedo

French Puffin de Townsend

German Townsendsturmtaucher

Portuguese pardela-de-townsend

Russian Таунсендов буревестник

Similar Species in Puffinus

Black-vented Shearwater

Puffinus opisthomelas

Critically Endangered

Puffinus mauretanicus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Townsend's Shearwater?

The scientific name of Townsend's Shearwater is Puffinus auricularis. It belongs to the genus Puffinus.

What is the conservation status of Townsend's Shearwater?

Townsend's Shearwater (Puffinus auricularis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Townsend's Shearwater live?

Townsend's Shearwater is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Townsend's Shearwater belong to?

Townsend's Shearwater (Puffinus auricularis) belongs to the genus Puffinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Procellariidae.

Is Townsend's Shearwater endangered?

Yes, Townsend's Shearwater (Puffinus auricularis) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Townsend's Shearwater belong to?

Townsend's Shearwater (Puffinus auricularis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Townsend's Shearwater?

The closest relatives of Townsend's Shearwater in the genus Puffinus include Balearic Shearwater, Barolo Shearwater, Audubon's Shearwater, Black-vented Shearwater, Bryan's Shearwater.