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Ardenna is a genus of seabirds in the family Procellariidae. 

1/ Wedge-tailed shearwater (Ardenna pacifica)

The name Procellariiformes comes from Latin, combining procella (meaning "storm" or "gale") with -formes (meaning "shape" or "form"), literally "storm-shaped" or "storm-like," fitting these seabirds' reliance on wind for flight, and refers to their stormy habitats and powerful wings. 

The family name Procellariidae is derived from the type genus Procellaria which in turn is derived from the Latin word procella meaning "storm" or "gale".

The genus name Ardenna is from Arduenna (or Ardenna) is the Latin name for the Ardennes region. It originates from the Gaulish arduo- ("height") or Latin ardua ("steep"), referencing mountainous forest areas. In Greek, the region is known as Αρδέννες (Ardénnes), plural. 

Calonectris is a genus of seabirds. 

1/ Streaked shearwater (Hải âu mày trắng, Calonectris leucomelas)

The name Procellariiformes comes from Latin, combining procella (meaning "storm" or "gale") with -formes (meaning "shape" or "form"), literally "storm-shaped" or "storm-like," fitting these seabirds' reliance on wind for flight, and refers to their stormy habitats and powerful wings. 

The name is derived from the type genus Procellaria which in turn is derived from the Latin word procella meaning "storm" or "gale".

The genus name comes from Ancient Greek kalos, "good" and nectris, "swimmer".

Christmas shearwater (Puffinus nativitatis)

The Christmas shearwater(Puffinus nativitatis) is a medium-sized shearwater of the tropical Central Pacific.

The name Procellariiformes comes from Latin, combining procella (meaning "storm" or "gale") with -formes (meaning "shape" or "form"), literally "storm-shaped" or "storm-like," fitting these seabirds' reliance on wind for flight, and refers to their stormy habitats and powerful wings. 

The family name Procellariidae is derived from the type genus Procellaria which in turn is derived from the Latin word procella meaning "storm" or "gale".

The genus name Puffinus is not of certain origin. Some claim it stems from 17th-century descriptions of sea birds. "poffin" or "pophyn" or "puffing" are often referred to salted, fat nestlings, a delicacy.

Nativitatis is a Latin term, specifically the genitive singular form of nativitas, meaning "of birth" or "of the nativity".

Puffinus is a genus of seabirds in the order Procellariiformes.

1/ Christmas shearwater (Puffinus nativitatis)

The name Procellariiformes comes from Latin, combining procella (meaning "storm" or "gale") with -formes (meaning "shape" or "form"), literally "storm-shaped" or "storm-like," fitting these seabirds' reliance on wind for flight, and refers to their stormy habitats and powerful wings. 

The family name Procellariidae is derived from the type genus Procellaria which in turn is derived from the Latin word procella meaning "storm" or "gale".

The genus name Puffinus is not of certain origin. Some claim it stems from 17th-century descriptions of sea birds. "poffin" or "pophyn" or "puffing" are often referred to salted, fat nestlings, a delicacy.

Streaked shearwater 
(Hải âu mày trắng, Calonectris leucomelas)

The streaked shearwater (Calonectris leucomelas) is a species of seabird. 

The bird species occurs in the Pacific Ocean, nesting in Japan and the Korean Peninsula, predominantly on their offshore islands.
After breeding, the streaked shearwater migrates south, feeding in the seas off northern New Guinea, the Arafura Sea, and the East Vietnam Sea.

The name Procellariiformes comes from Latin, combining procella (meaning "storm" or "gale") with -formes (meaning "shape" or "form"), literally "storm-shaped" or "storm-like," fitting these seabirds' reliance on wind for flight, and refers to their stormy habitats and powerful wings. 

The name is derived from the type genus Procellaria which in turn is derived from the Latin word procella meaning "storm" or "gale".

The genus name Calonectris comes from Ancient Greek kalos, "good" and nectris, "swimmer".

The streaked shearwater (Calonectris leucomelas) is a species of seabird. 

Leucomelas (or leucomelos) comes from Greek roots meaning "white-black," combining leukos (white) and melas (black).

Wedge-tailed shearwater (Ardenna pacifica)

The wedge-tailed shearwater (Ardenna pacifica) is a medium-large shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae.
The bird is found throughout the tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans.

The name Procellariiformes comes from Latin, combining procella (meaning "storm" or "gale") with -formes (meaning "shape" or "form"), literally "storm-shaped" or "storm-like," fitting these seabirds' reliance on wind for flight, and refers to their stormy habitats and powerful wings. 

The family name Procellariidae is derived from the type genus Procellaria which in turn is derived from the Latin word procella meaning "storm" or "gale".

The genus name Ardenna is from Arduenna (or Ardenna) is the Latin name for the Ardennes region. It originates from the Gaulish arduo- ("height") or Latin ardua ("steep"), referencing mountainous forest areas. In Greek, the region is known as Αρδέννες (Ardénnes), plural. 

Pacifica is a Latin-derived term meaning "peaceful," "tranquil," or "peacemaker," originating from the Latin word pacificus. It combines pax (peace) and facere (to make or do), essentially signifying one who makes peace.