Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Cory's Shearwater
Puffin cendré
Calonectris diomedea
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Cory's Shearwater
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18" 45.7cm | 44" 111.8cm | 1.8lb 816.5g | Procellariidae | Calonectris diomedea |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Cory's Shearwater is one of the larger members of the shearwater family seen in North America. This shearwater may appear in different shades, ranging from tan to light brown and to dark brown. Its yellow-coloured bill is the key identification factor in identifying it. These shearwaters are seen in the Caribbean Sea and it is seen in the waters off of Cuba.