Great shearwater
Ardenna gravis
The great shearwater (Ardenna gravis) is a large shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae.
About the Great shearwater
The great shearwater (Ardenna gravis) is a large shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. It breeds colonially on rocky islands in the South Atlantic. Outside the breeding season it ranges widely in the Atlantic.
Fun Facts About Great shearwater
- It breeds colonially on rocky islands in the South Atlantic.
- Outside the breeding season it ranges widely in the Atlantic.
Conservation Status
The Great 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 | Ardenna |
| Species | Ardenna gravis |
Range & Habitat
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