Scopoli's Shearwater

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Calonectris diomedea

Scopoli's Shearwater, a reference photo
Photo: Telegro · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Scopoli's shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) is a seabird in the petrel family Procellariidae. It breeds on rocky islands and on steep coasts in the Mediterranean but outside the breeding season it forages in the Atlantic. It is brownish grey above with darker wings and mostly white below. The bill is pale yellow with a dark patch near the tip. The sexes are alike. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with Cory's shearwater.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Scopoli's Shearwater being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Procellariiformes
Family
Procellariidae
Species
Calonectris diomedea

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