Wedge Tailed Shearwater The ‘ua‘u kani or wedge tailed shearwater is a large, abundant seabird (family: procellaridae) that produces a variety of wails and moans that surely inspired the hawaiian name of this bird which means “calling or moaning petrel.”. Hawaiian name: ‘ua‘u kani scientific name: ardenna pacifica family: procellariidae. population. world: over a million pairs northwest hawaiian islands: about 230,000 pairs main hawaiian islands: 67,000 pairs in early 2000s maui nui: at least 6500 pairs as of 2012 census. feeding. highly pelagic; diet: goatfish, flying fish, flying squid.
Wedge Tailed Shearwater The ʻuaʻu kani, or wedge tailed shearwater, is the most abundant seabird across the state. this large shearwater is indigenous throughout the pacific ocean and in hawaiʻi this coastal burrowing seabird arrives in march to breed through september. The wedge tailed shearwater, also known as the ‘ua’u kani, is a seabird species found in the u.s. state of hawaii with an estimated population of around 30,000 individuals. they are a medium sized shearwater and is known for its distinctive tail shape, which gives it its common name. Species information: the ‘ua‘u kani or wedge tailed shearwater is a large, abundant seabird (family: procellaridae) that produces a variety of wails and moans that surely inspired the hawaiian name of this bird which means “calling or moaning petrel.”. The agile wedge tailed shearwater, or 'ua'u kani in native hawaiian, cruises warm waters, watching for feeding opportunities at and near the water's surface. its tapered tail and long, slender wings allow this large seabird to maneuver nimbly — flapping, gliding, swooping, then grappling small oceanic prey with its hooked bill.
Hawai併i Birding Trails Wedge Tailed Shearwater Species information: the ‘ua‘u kani or wedge tailed shearwater is a large, abundant seabird (family: procellaridae) that produces a variety of wails and moans that surely inspired the hawaiian name of this bird which means “calling or moaning petrel.”. The agile wedge tailed shearwater, or 'ua'u kani in native hawaiian, cruises warm waters, watching for feeding opportunities at and near the water's surface. its tapered tail and long, slender wings allow this large seabird to maneuver nimbly — flapping, gliding, swooping, then grappling small oceanic prey with its hooked bill. (puffinus pacificus) hawaiian name: ʻuaʻu kani the wedge tailed shearwater is a very wide ranging seabird, and one of the most common seabirds in hawaiʻi. breeding populations of this species occur on ocean islands throughout the tropical indian and pacific oceans from madagascar to mexico. Wedge tailed shearwater (puffinus pacificus, now ardenna pacifica) ‘ua’u kani – (see images below) description: the wedge tailed shearwater comes in two color morphs, one being mostly dark brown and a ‘pale’ one with only the head being dark (see photos videos below). Hawaiian name: ‘ua‘u kani. scientific name: ardenna pacifica (formerly puffinus pacificus) family: procellaridae. distribution: this species occurs throughout the tropical pacific and indian oceans. large nesting colonies are located on the northwestern hawaiian islands, the main hawaiian islands, the line islands, and many other island groups. The ‘ua‘u kani or wedge tailed shearwater (ardenna pacifica) is one of the most abundant seabird species on the hawaiian islands. conservation measures including pest control, habitat restoration, and artificial nesting habitat , have increased ‘ua‘u kani populations at some well managed colonies by up to 400% (hyrenbach & hester 2020.
Division Of Forestry And Wildlife Wildlife Program Ua U Kani (puffinus pacificus) hawaiian name: ʻuaʻu kani the wedge tailed shearwater is a very wide ranging seabird, and one of the most common seabirds in hawaiʻi. breeding populations of this species occur on ocean islands throughout the tropical indian and pacific oceans from madagascar to mexico. Wedge tailed shearwater (puffinus pacificus, now ardenna pacifica) ‘ua’u kani – (see images below) description: the wedge tailed shearwater comes in two color morphs, one being mostly dark brown and a ‘pale’ one with only the head being dark (see photos videos below). Hawaiian name: ‘ua‘u kani. scientific name: ardenna pacifica (formerly puffinus pacificus) family: procellaridae. distribution: this species occurs throughout the tropical pacific and indian oceans. large nesting colonies are located on the northwestern hawaiian islands, the main hawaiian islands, the line islands, and many other island groups. The ‘ua‘u kani or wedge tailed shearwater (ardenna pacifica) is one of the most abundant seabird species on the hawaiian islands. conservation measures including pest control, habitat restoration, and artificial nesting habitat , have increased ‘ua‘u kani populations at some well managed colonies by up to 400% (hyrenbach & hester 2020.
Nesting Wedge Tailed Shearwater Birds Seen At At Kilauea Point Refuge Hawaiian name: ‘ua‘u kani. scientific name: ardenna pacifica (formerly puffinus pacificus) family: procellaridae. distribution: this species occurs throughout the tropical pacific and indian oceans. large nesting colonies are located on the northwestern hawaiian islands, the main hawaiian islands, the line islands, and many other island groups. The ‘ua‘u kani or wedge tailed shearwater (ardenna pacifica) is one of the most abundant seabird species on the hawaiian islands. conservation measures including pest control, habitat restoration, and artificial nesting habitat , have increased ‘ua‘u kani populations at some well managed colonies by up to 400% (hyrenbach & hester 2020.