Newell's Shearwater Photo Gallery

A small black-and-white shearwater with a long tail and large wings. Black above and white below, with white “saddlebags” extending up behind the wings.

In flight, note mostly white underwings bordered by black edges and wingtips.

A strong, fast flier, with rapid wingbeats and little gliding.

Black above, with white extension behind the eyes and white “saddlebags” behind the wings.

Forages over deep ocean waters, where it feeds mostly on flying squid and flying fish.