Sooty Shearwater
Ardenna grisea
NT
Near Threatened
Close to qualifying as threatened
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Sooty Shearwater
The sooty shearwater (Ardenna grisea) is a medium-large shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. Ardenna was first used to refer to a seabird by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi in 1603, and grisea is medieval Latin for "grey".
Key Facts
- Near threatened - close to being at risk.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Sooty Shearwater?
The scientific name of the Sooty Shearwater is Ardenna grisea.
Is the Sooty Shearwater endangered?
The Sooty Shearwater is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
How many Sooty Shearwater sightings have been recorded?
6,404 observations of the Sooty Shearwater have been recorded on iNaturalist.
6,404
observations on iNaturalist
