Heinroth's shearwater (Puffinus heinrothi)
Taxonomy:
Listing Status:
Where Listed: WHEREVER FOUND
General Information
Very little information is available on the Heinroth's shearwater and its life history. The species' nesting grounds have not been located, but observations of the species indicate that the species breeds on Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea, and Kolombangara and Rendova Islands in the Solomon Islands (Buckingham, et al. 1995, Coates 1985, 1990, as cited in BirdLife International 2000). The IUCN categorizes this species as ``Vulnerable'' (BirdLife International 2006f). The population is estimated at 250-999 birds, with an unknown population trend; however, there is no substantial evidence of a decline (BirdLife International 2007f).
- Countries in which the the Heinroth's shearwater, Wherever found is known to occur: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands
| Status | Date Listed | Lead Region | Where Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-05 | Foreign (Headquarters) | Wherever found |
» Federal Register Documents
| Date | Citation Page | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-05 00:00:00.0 | 75 FR 235 250 | Final Rule To List the Galapagos Petrel and Heinroth's Shearwater as Threatened Throughout Their Ranges |
| 2007-12-17 00:00:00.0 | 72 FR 71298 71315 | Proposed Rule To List Six Foreign Bird Species Under the Endangered Species Act |
| 1991-12-16 00:00:00.0 | 56 FR 65207 65208 | ETWP; Finding on Petition and Initiation of Status Review of 53 Foreign Birds; 56 FR 65207 65208 |
» Recovery
No recovery information is available for the Heinroth's shearwater.
» Critical Habitat
No critical habitat rules have been published for the Heinroth's shearwater.
» Conservation Plans
No conservation plans have been created for Heinroth's shearwater.
» Petitions
» Life History
No Life History information has been entered into this system for this species.
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