May 22

Bird of the day

Black-vented shearwater

Puffinus opisthomelas

The black-vented shearwater (Puffinus opisthomelas) 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.

Aliases

Puffinus opisthomelas

Range

Range map of Black-vented shearwater