Hutton's Shearwater vs Little Shearwater

Hutton's Shearwater and Little Shearwater are both small, dark-backed seabirds, but they can be distinguished by their structure and subtle plumage differences. Hutton's Shearwater generally has a longer tail and more slender wings compared to the Little Shearwater.

Look for the longer tail and more slender wings of Hutton's Shearwater. Note any subtle differences in overall darkness, with Hutton's appearing slightly darker.

Hutton's Shearwater typically has a longer tail and more slender wings than the Little Shearwater.

Both species have dark upperparts and white underparts, but Hutton's Shearwater may appear slightly darker overall.