Wedge-tailed Shearwater
Wedge-tailed Shearwater
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The Wedge-tailed Shearwater is a common shearwater of the tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans, named for its distinctive wedge-shaped tail. It has both light and dark plumage morphs.
Where to spot
Widespread across the tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans, breeding on numerous remote islands and atolls. Disperses widely across both ocean basins.
How to spot
Identify by its overall dark or light-morph plumage and the diagnostic wedge-shaped tail. Its flight is graceful and gliding, with fewer wingbeats than other shearwaters. Often seen in large numbers. Best observed on pelagic trips in the tropical Pacific or Indian Ocean.
When to spot
Breeding seasons vary by colony location, often year-round in tropical regions. Can be observed at sea throughout the year.
Where to spot
Widespread across the tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans, breeding on numerous remote islands and atolls. Disperses widely across both ocean basins.
How to spot
Identify by its overall dark or light-morph plumage and the diagnostic wedge-shaped tail. Its flight is graceful and gliding, with fewer wingbeats than other shearwaters. Often seen in large numbers. Best observed on pelagic trips in the tropical Pacific or Indian Ocean.
When to spot
Breeding seasons vary by colony location, often year-round in tropical regions. Can be observed at sea throughout the year.
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This species nests in burrows on islands and is highly vocal at night during the breeding season, producing a wide range of eerie, mournful calls.
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