Black-vented Shearwater
Puffinus opisthomelas
The black-vented shearwater is a species of seabird endemic to islands off of the Pacific coast of Mexico and the Gulf of California. It is a smaller shearwater, with a length of 30–38 cm, 76–89 cm wingspan and a mass of around 400 g. This species is pelagic and feeds mainly on small fish. It is nocturnal, and is most active in low light settings.
- Scientific name
- Puffinus opisthomelas
- Family
- Shearwaters and Petrels
- IUCN status
- NT