Pink-footed shearwater

Ardenna creatopus

The pink-footed shearwater (Ardenna creatopus) is a species of seabird.

Family: Procellariidae Order: Procellariiformes Conservation: Vulnerable

About the Pink-footed shearwater

The pink-footed shearwater (Ardenna creatopus) is a species of seabird. The bird is 48 cm (19 in) in length, with a 109 cm (43 in) wingspan. It is polymorphic, having both darker- and lighter-phase populations. Together with the equally light-billed flesh-footed shearwater, it forms the Hemipuffinus group, a superspecies that may or may not have an Atlantic relative in the great shearwater. These are large shearwaters which are among those that could be separated in the genus Ardenna. A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2021 found very little genetic difference between the pink-footed shearwater and the flesh-footed shearwater (Ardenna carneipes). The authors of the study suggested that these two taxa might be better considered as conspecific. This species is pelagic, occurring in

Fun Facts About Pink-footed shearwater

The bird is 48 cm (19 in) in length, with a 109 cm (43 in) wingspan.
Together with the equally light-billed flesh-footed shearwater, it forms the Hemipuffinus group, a superspecies that may or may not have an Atlantic relative in the great shearwater.
This bird nests in burrows, preferring forested slopes.
The pink-footed shearwater is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels applies.
The pink-footed shearwater feeds on mainly fish, squid, and crustaceans.

Conservation Status

The Pink-footed shearwater is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Order	Procellariiformes
Family	Procellariidae
Genus	Ardenna
Species	Ardenna creatopus

Range & Habitat