Christmas Shearwater

It is one member of a very ancient lineage of the small Puffinus species. Its only close living relative is the Galápagos Shearwater , as indicated by mtDNA cytochrome b sequence data and morphology. Until recently, that species was considered conspecific with Audubon's Shearwater.

The Christmas Shearwater is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Christmas Shearwater, Puffinus nativitatis, is a medium-sized shearwater of the tropical Central Pacific. It is a poorly known species due to its remote nesting habits, and it has not been extensively studied at sea either. It is one member of a very ancient lineage of the small Puffinus species. Its only close living relative is the Galápagos Shearwater (P. subalaris), as indicated by mtDNA cytochrome b sequence data and morphology. Until recently, that species was considered conspecific with Audubon's Shearwater. More

The Christmas Shearwater nests on remote islands of the Central Pacific; the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, Tuamotu, the Marshall Islands, Kiritimati (for which the species is named) and Sala-y-G=mez. It has become locally extinct on a number of islands, including Wake Island. Outside of the breeding season it ranges across the Pacific, having been recorded off the coast of Mexico and Guatemala in the east, and Bonin Islands in the west. More

Christmas ShearwaterPuffinus nativitatis Order PROCELLARIIFORMES – Family PROCELLARIIDAE Issue No. 561 Authors: Seto, Nanette W. * Articles * Multimedia * References Courtesy Preview This Introductory article that you are viewing is a courtesy preview of the full life history account of this species. The remaining articles (Distribution, Habitat, Behavior, etc. More

Christmas Shearwater / Puffinus nativitatis photo of Christmas shearwater Description Medium-sized, chocolate brown bird with a short, rounded tail, black bill and dark, brown legs. Length: 35-38 cm (14-15 in); wingspan: 71-81 cm (28-32 in); average life span: 10-11 years. More

An estimated 40-60 pairs of Christmas shearwaters nest on Moku Manu island on Oahu's windward coast. A population of approximately 166 nesting pairs was observed on Eastern Island which is a part of Midway Atoll NWR. Larger colonies are found on islands in the north and central Pacific Ocean. Christmas shearwaters feed primarily in association with large predatory fish such as skipjack tuna. These fish drive the larval forms of fish to the surface. More

In the Hawaiian Islands, Christmas Shearwaters breed on offshore islets of the main islands (Kaula off Niihau and Moku Manu off Oahu) and in the Northwest Hawaiian Islands (Nihoa, French Frigate Shoals, Lisianski, Laysan, Pearl and Hermes Reef, Midway, and Kure). Separate populations breed on Johnston Atoll, Ducie and Oeno Islands (Pitcarin Islands), Sala y Gomez (Chile), Motu Nui (Easter Island), and in the Marquesas, Tuamotu, Line, Phoenix, and Austral groups. They occur in higher densities around the Hawaiian Islands during breeding months. More

Christmas Shearwater Puffinus nativitatis = Described by: Streets (1877) Alternate common name(s): Christmas Island Shearwater Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs French Frigate Shoals, Northwest Hawaiian Islands, Hawaii, USA - Sep 28, 2006 More

for Christmas Shearwater chicks where samples were pooled to obtain sufficient quantities for analysis. Significant (p * | * view table of contents Back to top Content Key:Free Content - Free New Content - New Open Access Content - Open Access Subscribed Content - Subscribed Free Trial Content - Free Trial Share this item with others: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. More

The Christmas Shearwater has all over dark brown plumage, which is slightly paler on the underside of the bird and some small edging of white under the chin. Both sexes are alike, as are the young after fledging. It is a slender bodied shearwater, about 36 cm long, with a wingspan of around 75 cm and weighs around 350 g. The species closely resembles the Sooty Shearwater and Short-tailed Shearwater, but has dark brown underwings, and is smaller. More

The Christmas Shearwater is a frequent visitor to Micronesia, where it can be seen in the northern Marianas, Kosrae, the Marshall Islands and the Gilbert Islands. A medium-sized bird with chocolate brown plumage, the Christmas Shearwater, known in Marshallese as Mantol, has rounded wings and tail, and is the smallest of all dark-colored shearwaters. The bird is distinguished from others of its species by its totally dark wing linings and dark legs. More

Stamps showing Christmas Shearwater Puffinus nativitatis Christmas Shearwater Puffinus nativitatis Christmas Shearwater Puffinus nativitatis Christmas Shearwater Puffinus nativitatis Christmas Shearwater Puffinus nativitatis 18.042 Christmas Shearwater IOC v2.4: 632 Links will open countrypage in new window - Kiribati 15.08.2005 BirdLife International Sheet - Marshall Islands 09.01.1999 Birds of the Marshall Islands - Marshall Islands 29.05. More

Christmas Shearwater, Puffinus nativitatis Procellariidae (SHEARWATERS & PETRELS) Christmas Shearwater, Puffinus nativitatis This photo was taken in: Polynesia Notes on this photo: Seen on Oeno Atol The photo was taken by: Ron Hoff , Birdtours.co. More

Christmas Shearwater Egg Dimensions and Shell Characteristics on Laysan Island, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.(Statistical Data Included) (Wilson Bulletin) Movement patterns of Hawaiian Petrels and Newell's Shearwaters on the Island of Hawai'i (1). (Pacific Science) Current status of the Manx Shearwater (Puffinus Puffinus) colony on Middle Lawn Island, Newfoundland (Northeastern Naturalist) A seabird's endless summer. More