Newell’s shearwater

Newell's shearwater (Puffinus newelli) is a seabird belonging to the family Procellariidae, which also includes fulmars and petrels. These birds are known for their long wings and habit of gliding on stiff wings along wave troughs. Newell's shearwater is approximately 33 cm (13 inches) long and has a range across the North Pacific.1

This species is classified as endangered due to significant population declines, partly caused by habitat loss from feral pigs and goats, and a substantial decrease following Hurricane Iniki in 1992. Shearwaters typically nest in burrows on offshore islands and coastal hills, laying a single egg incubated by both parents. They feed on small fish and crustaceans, often diving shallowly.12