Natural History Wanderings

The decline of the Ashy Storm Petrel has led to it being declared an endangered species by the IUCN. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Audublog reported that scientists surveying islands in the California Coastal Monument  (off the Mendocino County coast) have found several breeding sites for the Ashy Storm-Petrel. The Ashy Storm-Petrel is a rare bird and has not been found nesting in this area since 1926.

Their global population may be as few as 5,500 . The Ashy Storm petrel is a candidate for federal endangered protection. The government is expected to decide on its status in the next year.

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