audubons shearwater

The Audubon's shearwater (Puffinus lherminieri) is a small, agile tropical seabird belonging to the petrel family. Often referred to as the dusky-backed shearwater, this species is a fascinating subject for ornithologists due to its cryptic species complex and wide distribution across tropical oceans. The name honors the French naturalist Félix Louis L'Herminier.