Scopoli's Shearwater
Calonectris diomedea
About the Scopoli's Shearwater
Scopoli's shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) is a bird in the Procellariidae family formerly considered conspecific with Cory's shearwater (Calonectris borealis). It has no subspecies. The genus name Calonectris comes from Ancient Greek kalos, "good" and nectris, "swimmer". The specific diomedea refers to Diomedes, the mythical king. His wife was serially unfaithful while he fought at Troy, so he left to found a city in Italy. After his death, his distraught friends were turned into white seabirds. The...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Scopoli's Shearwater?
The scientific name of the Scopoli's Shearwater is Calonectris diomedea.
How many Scopoli's Shearwater sightings have been recorded?
1,623 observations of the Scopoli's Shearwater have been recorded on iNaturalist.
