Newell's Townsend's shearwater (Puffinus auricularis newelli)
Kingdom: Animalia Class: Aves Order: Ciconiiformes Family: Procellariidae
Listing Status:
General Information
The Newell’s Shearwater is a medium-sized shearwater measuring 12 to 14 inches with a wing span of 30-35 inches. It has a glossy black top, a white bottom, and a black bill that is sharply hooked at the tip. Its claws are well adapted for burrow excavation and climbing.
- States/US Territories in which the Newell's Townsend's shearwater is known to occur: Hawaii
- For more information: http://www.fws.gov/pacificislands/wesa/ao.html
» Federal Register Documents
| Date | Citation Page | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2008 | 73 FR 39025 39026 | Incidental Take Permit Application for Construction and Operation of Seven Meteorological Towers on Lanai, Hawaii |
| 04/29/2008 | 73 FR 23264 23266 | Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews for 70 Species in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and the Pacific Islands |
| 10/04/2005 | 70 FR 57888 57889 | Application for an Incidental Take Permit for the Kaheawa Pastures Wind Generation Facility, Ukumehame, Maui, Hawaii |
| 08/26/2004 | 69 FR 52519 52519 | Environmental Review of Proposed Incidental Take Permit and Habitat Conservation Plan for the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Hawaii. |
| 07/15/2004 | 69 FR 42447 42449 | Environmental Review of Proposed Incidental Take Permit and Habitat Conservation Plan for the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Hawaii |
» Recovery
Recovery Plan Information Search| Date | Title | Plan Action Status | Plan Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/1983 | Hawaiian Dark-rumped Petrel and Newell's Manx Shearwater Recovery Plan | View Implementation Progress | Final |
| Date | Citation Page | Title | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2008 | 73 FR 23264 23266 | Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews for 70 Species in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and the Pacific Islands |
» Critical Habitat
No critical habitat rules have been published for the Newell's Townsend's shearwater.
» Conservation Plans
| HCP Plan Summaries |
|---|
| Kaheawa Pastures Windfarm - Maui |
| Lanai Meteorological Towers |
» Petitions
No petition findings have been published for the Newell's Townsend's shearwater.
» Life History
No Life History information has been entered into this system for this species.
» Other Resources
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