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sooty shearwater

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Also known as: Puffinus griseus
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A sooty shearwater (Puffinus griseus) flying above Monterey Bay, California, U.S.
A sooty shearwater (Puffinus griseus) flying above Monterey Bay, California, U.S.

The sooty shearwater (Puffinus griseus) is a brownish-black bird found in the South Pacific. It belongs to the family Procellariidae, which includes other oceanic birds like fulmars and petrels. Shearwaters are known for their long wings and their habit of gliding low over waves.12

Sooty shearwaters breed near Australia, New Zealand, and southern South America. During their nonbreeding season, they migrate to the offshore waters of the Atlantic and North Pacific. These birds typically nest in burrows on islands and coastal hills, often in very large colonies. They feed on small fish and crustaceans, and may also consume squid.123

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