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Bronze Shearwater

Pterodroma puffinus

About this species

The Bronze Shearwater (Procellariidae) is widely distributed across Europe, where it favours arctic environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.

The Bronze Shearwater is part of the order Procellariiformes and the Procellariidae family. Its preferred habitat is arctic, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Endangered, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Europe.

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