Sooty Shearwater are renowned for its remarkable migratory abilities, this bird often embarks on 40,000 miles annually migrations between its breeding grounds in the Southern Hemisphere and its non-breeding areas in the Northern Hemisphere. Like many marine species, it faces threats from various anthropogenic activities in both hemispheres, including overfishing, pollution, and habitat degradation, emphasizing the importance of conservation efforts to safeguard its populations and the marine ecosystems it inhabits.
Diet
Fish and Squid
Population Status | Monterey
Threatened
Breeding Season
Summer – Fall
Main Habitat
Pelagic (Ocean)
Legal Protection
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Threats
Human Related Loss (Habitat Loss, Pesticides, Food Source Loss, Climate Change, Disturbance, Entanglement, Harassment, Oil Spills, Pollution)
Size
17 in (Unisex)
Weight
1.75 lb (Unisex)
Wingspan
3.6 ft
Lifespan
30 years (Unisex)