Wedge-tailed Shearwater
- Score
- 1.2158542
- Family
- Procellariidae
- Tail Shape
- wedge_shaped
- Wing Shape
- soaring
Why it matters
The wedge-tailed shearwater, or *Ardenna pacifica*, is a masterful seabird known for its long, pointed wings that allow it to soar effortlessly over vast stretches of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its namesake wedge-shaped tail serves as a distinctive identification feature, helping researchers and bird enthusiasts distinguish it from other shearwater species during long-distance migrations.
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