Subantarctic Shearwater

The Subantarctic Shearwater, known scientifically as Puffinus elegans, is a diminutive avian species with a penchant for breeding in the remote and windswept locales of Tristan da Cunha, the southern Indian Ocean islands, and the New Zealand Subantarctic Islands.

Identification Tips

When endeavoring to identify the Subantarctic Shearwater, one should note its small stature. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the Little Shearwater, which may aid in its identification.

Habitat

These birds are denizens of the oceanic expanses, particularly favoring the subantarctic regions where they breed.

Distribution

The Subantarctic Shearwater graces the islands of Tristan da Cunha, the southern Indian Ocean, and the New Zealand Subantarctic Islands with its presence, particularly during the breeding season.

Conservation status

The IUCN has classified the Subantarctic Shearwater as Least Concern, indicating that, for now, this species does not face an immediate threat of extinction in the wild.