Islands off north-eastern North I and in Cook Strait (New Zealand).
Population
Estimated population is 100,000 (2010).
Status LC
Predation by introduced mammals has been the main threat but inshore set netting and over-harvesting of inshore fish are potential threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Fluttering Shearwater (Puffinus gavia) [XC666561]
by id from Maud Island, Marlborough District, Marlborough, New Zealand (duet)
Fluttering Shearwater (Puffinus gavia) [XC288032]
by Dan Lane from Otaki, Marlborough District, Marlborough, New Zealand (song)
Nest
In a chamber at the end of a burrow, lined with a few leaves. Usually in colonies.
Eggs (Guide)
1; white; long-oval; about 57 x 40 mm. Incubation: by both sexes.
Young
Fed by both parents by incomplete regurgitation.
Subspecies
Sometimes considered subspecies of Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus). Until quite recently included Hutton's Shearwater (Puffinus huttoni).
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BirdLife International Species Factsheet