Yelkouan Shearwater
Yelkouan Shearwater
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The Yelkouan Shearwater is a medium-sized shearwater endemic to the Mediterranean and Black Seas. It has dark upperparts and white underparts and is a highly colonial breeder.
Where to spot
Breeds on islands and coastal cliffs throughout the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Forages widely in these enclosed seas and rarely ventures into the Atlantic.
How to spot
Look for its dark grey-brown upperparts, clean white underparts, and dark underwing. Its flight is agile and energetic, with rapid wingbeats and banking turns. Often seen in coastal waters or from ferries. Best observed during boat trips in the Mediterranean or Black Sea.
When to spot
Breeding occurs from February to July. Can be observed at sea during these months in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Migrates within the basin.
Where to spot
Breeds on islands and coastal cliffs throughout the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Forages widely in these enclosed seas and rarely ventures into the Atlantic.
How to spot
Look for its dark grey-brown upperparts, clean white underparts, and dark underwing. Its flight is agile and energetic, with rapid wingbeats and banking turns. Often seen in coastal waters or from ferries. Best observed during boat trips in the Mediterranean or Black Sea.
When to spot
Breeding occurs from February to July. Can be observed at sea during these months in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Migrates within the basin.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is vulnerable to bycatch in fishing gear and predation by introduced mammals at its breeding colonies, making conservation efforts crucial for its survival.
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