Balearic Shearwater
Puffinus mauretanicus
Critically EndangeredThe Balearic Shearwater is one of Europe's most endangered seabirds, breeding only in the Balearic Islands. It skims low over the Mediterranean and Atlantic on stiff wings and faces a serious risk of extinction.
Males and females of this species look mostly alike.
Quick facts
- Conservation status
- Critically Endangered
- Habitat
- Ocean
- Region
- Europe
- Scientific name
- Puffinus mauretanicus
Real rarity, real conservation
This species is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
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