About the Antarctic Petrel
The Antarctic petrel is a boldly marked dark brown and white petrel, found in Antarctica, most commonly in the Ross and Weddell Seas. They eat Antarctic krill, fish, and small squid. They feed while swimming but can dive from both the surface and the air.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Species Codes | antpet1, ANPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Antarctic Petrel belong to?
The Antarctic Petrel (Thalassoica antarctica) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Antarctic Petrel?
The Antarctic petrel is a boldly marked dark brown and white petrel, found in Antarctica, most commonly in the Ross and Weddell Seas. They eat Antarctic krill, fish, and small squid. They feed while swimming but can dive from both the surface and the air....
Where can I report a Antarctic Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Antarctic Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code antpet1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Shearwaters and Petrels 100 species
More Birds in Order Procellariiformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Antarctic Petrel?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!