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At-sea observations of Heinroth’s shearwater (Puffinus heinrothi)

  • Publication Type

    Journal

  • Publication Year

    2014

  • Author(s)

    P. Harrison

  • Journal Name

    Notornis

  • Volume, Issue

    61, 2

  • Pagination

    97-102

  • Article Type

    Paper

Keywords

Heinroth’s shearwater; plumage variation; Puffinus heinrothi; Solomon Islands


At-sea observations of Heinroth’s shearwater (Puffinus heinrothi)

Notornis, 61 (2), 97-102

P. Harrison (2014)

Article Type: Paper

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This paper reports recent at-sea sightings of the little-known Heinroth’s shearwater (Puffinus heinrothi) within the Solomon Islands. Feeding habits are described and compared to those of black noddy (Anous minutus). Observations suggest that Heinroth’s shearwater occurs in dark, intermediate and pale forms, and may be better considered as a polymorphic species.