WS
Oceania
Wedge-tailed Shearwater
Procellaria carneipescrea
About this species
Native to Oceania, the Wedge-tailed Shearwater thrives in savanna habitats and belongs to the Procellariidae family. It is recognised by its distinctive plumage and call.
The Wedge-tailed Shearwater is part of the order Procellariiformes and the Procellariidae family. Its preferred habitat is savanna, 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 Oceania.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Procellariidae family and Procellariiformes order.