Okinoshima Streaked Shearwater Breeding Ground
沖島オオミズナギドリ繁殖地 · Okinoshimaoomizunagidorihanshokuchi
Photo: Kanachoro / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
- Designated by
- National / Natural Monument
- Designation type
- Habitat / breeding site
- Designated on
- February 10, 1940
- Location
- 島根県隠岐郡隠岐の島町
- Prefectures
- Shimane
- Scientific name
- Calonectris leucomelas
About the Streaked Shearwater
The streaked shearwater is a long-winged seabird that spends most of its life at sea, coming ashore on islands during the breeding season to nest in burrows. It returns to its colony at night, making distinctive calls. It breeds on islands from Hokkaido to Okinawa, and some important breeding sites, including sites in Iwate, Niigata, Kyoto, Shimane and Okinawa, are designated Natural Monuments.
Natural Monuments related to the Streaked Shearwater →Map
Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).
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Frequently asked questions
The designated site is in 島根県隠岐郡隠岐の島町.
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