Buller's Shearwater
Ardenna bulleri
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Buller's Shearwater
The Buller's shearwater (Ardenna bulleri) is a Pacific species of seabird in the family Procellariidae; it is also known as the grey-backed shearwater or New Zealand shearwater. A member of the black-billed wedge-tailed Thyellodroma group, among the larger shearwaters of the genus Ardenna, it forms a superspecies with the wedge-tailed shearwater (A. pacificus).
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Buller's Shearwater?
The scientific name of the Buller's Shearwater is Ardenna bulleri.
Is the Buller's Shearwater endangered?
The Buller's Shearwater is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Buller's Shearwater sightings have been recorded?
1,543 observations of the Buller's Shearwater have been recorded on iNaturalist.
