About the Barau's Petrel
Barau's petrel is a medium-sized gadfly petrel from the family Procellariidae. Its main breeding site is the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma baraui |
| Species Codes | barpet1, BAPE |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Barau's Petrel belong to?
The Barau's Petrel (Pterodroma baraui) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Barau's Petrel?
The Barau's Petrel is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Barau's Petrel?
Barau's petrel is a medium-sized gadfly petrel from the family Procellariidae. Its main breeding site is the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean....
Where can I report a Barau's Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Barau's Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code barpet1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
100
Species in Family
174
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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