Christmas shearwater
Puffinus nativitatis
The Christmas shearwater or ʻaoʻū (Puffinus nativitatis) is a medium-sized shearwater of the tropical Central Pacific.
About the Christmas shearwater
The Christmas shearwater or ʻaoʻū (Puffinus nativitatis) is a medium-sized shearwater of the tropical Central Pacific. It is a poorly known species due to its remote nesting habits, and it has not been extensively studied at sea either. It is one member of a very ancient lineage of the small Puffinus species. Its only close living relative is the Galápagos shearwater (P. subalaris).
Fun Facts About Christmas shearwater
- Its only close living relative is the Galápagos shearwater (P.
- It is a poorly known species due to its remote nesting habits, and it has not been extensively studied at sea either.
Conservation Status
The Christmas shearwater is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae |
| Genus | Puffinus |
| Species | Puffinus nativitatis |
Range & Habitat
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