About the Beck's Petrel
Beck's petrel is a small species of petrel. Its specific epithet commemorates American ornithologist Rollo Beck. It is believed to nest on small islands with tall mountains around Melanesia. Described in 1928, and long known from only two specimens, sightings and collections in the 2000s confirmed the birds still existed, but are considered critically endangered by the IUCN.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pseudobulweria becki |
| Species Codes | becpet1, BEPE |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Beck's Petrel belong to?
The Beck's Petrel (Pseudobulweria becki) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Beck's Petrel?
The Beck's Petrel is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Beck's Petrel?
Beck's petrel is a small species of petrel. Its specific epithet commemorates American ornithologist Rollo Beck. It is believed to nest on small islands with tall mountains around Melanesia. Described in 1928, and long known from only two specimens, sightings and collections in the 2000s confirmed t...
Where can I report a Beck's Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Beck's Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code becpet1, or on iNaturalist.
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