About the Black-winged Petrel
The black-winged petrel is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. It breeds on a number of oceanic islands in the tropical and subtropical East Pacific Ocean and spends the rest of the year at sea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma nigripennis |
| Species Codes | bkwpet, BWPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-winged Petrel belong to?
The Black-winged Petrel (Pterodroma nigripennis) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Black-winged Petrel?
The black-winged petrel is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. It breeds on a number of oceanic islands in the tropical and subtropical East Pacific Ocean and spends the rest of the year at sea....
Where can I report a Black-winged Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-winged Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkwpet, or on iNaturalist.
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