PINK-FOOTED SHEARWATER. 
91. Puffinus creatopus. 19 inches. 
Very little is known of the breeding habits of this bird. Up¬ 
per parts and under-tail coverts are a pale brownish color, 
darkest on the wings; top of head dark, with throat and breast 
white, with yellowish bill and pink colored feet. 
Range.— From Monterey, California, to South America. 
BLACK-VENTED SHEARWATER. 
93. Puffinus opisthomelas. 14 inches. 
Similar to the previous, only smaller and somewhat lighter 
in color. Quite common in southern California and much more 
so in Lower California. 
Range.—From northern United States to Lower California. 
A single white egg is laid (2.00 x 1.30). 
TOWNSEND SHEARWATER. 
93.1. Puffinus auricularis. 14 inches. 
A more southern species; occurs occasionally on the lower 
California coast and islands. 
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