About the Blue Petrel
The blue petrel is a small seabird in the shearwater and petrel family, Procellariidae. This small petrel is the only member of the genus Halobaena, but is closely allied to the prions. It is distributed across the Southern Ocean but breeds at a few island sites, all close to the Antarctic Convergence zone.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Halobaena caerulea |
| Species Codes | blupet1, BLPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue Petrel belong to?
The Blue Petrel (Halobaena caerulea) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Blue Petrel?
The blue petrel is a small seabird in the shearwater and petrel family, Procellariidae. This small petrel is the only member of the genus Halobaena, but is closely allied to the prions. It is distributed across the Southern Ocean but breeds at a few island sites, all close to the Antarctic Convergen...
Where can I report a Blue Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blupet1, or on iNaturalist.
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