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Africa
Glossy Shearwater
Puffinus griseus
About this species
A characteristic species of the Procellariidae family, the Glossy Shearwater occupies coastal regions throughout Africa. Its IUCN status is currently Least Concern.
The Glossy Shearwater is part of the order Procellariiformes and the Procellariidae family. Its preferred habitat is coastal, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Africa.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Procellariidae family and Procellariiformes order.