
Cory's Shearwater
A species of Large shearwaters Scientific name : Calonectris borealis Genus : Large shearwaters
Cory's Shearwater, A species of Large shearwaters
Botanical name: Calonectris borealis
Genus: Large shearwaters
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Description

This shearwater is identifiable by its size, at 45–56 cm (18–22 in) in length and with a 112–126 cm (44–50 in) wingspan. It has brownish-grey upperparts, white underparts and a yellowish bill. It lacks the brown belly patch, dark shoulder markings and black cap of the great shearwater.

Nest Placement
Cliff
Dite type
Piscivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Albatrosses and Petrels Family
Shearwaters and petrels Genus
Large shearwaters Species
Cory's Shearwater