Balearic Shearwater

Puffinus lherminieri

The Balearic Shearwater (Puffinus lherminieri) is a medium-sized seabird belonging to the shearwater family. It has a dark brown plumage on the upperparts and a white underbelly. This species is known for its graceful, gliding flight over the open ocean, where it feeds on fish and squid. Balearic Shearwaters are colonial breeders, nesting in burrows on remote islands and cliffs. They are highly adapted for life at sea, with long, slender wings and a streamlined body. Unfortunately, this species is facing threats from habitat degradation, marine pollution, and accidental bycatch in fishing gear.

Habitat: Open ocean, remote islands, and cliffs