Sooty Shearwater

Ardenna grisea

The Sooty Shearwater (Ardenna grisea) is a medium-sized seabird known for its long migratory flights across the world's oceans. With a wingspan of around 95-110 cm, this shearwater has dark plumage and a distinctive, graceful flight pattern. It is a highly skilled and efficient flier, capable of covering vast distances in search of food. Sooty Shearwaters are known for their remarkable ability to dive and swim underwater in pursuit of prey. These birds breed in the southern hemisphere and migrate to the northern hemisphere during the non-breeding season, often forming large flocks at sea. They are important members of marine ecosystems, playing a vital role in nutrient cycling and energy transfer.

Habitat: Open ocean, coastal waters