About the Bonin Petrel
The Bonin petrel or nunulu is a seabird in the family Procellariidae. It is a small gadfly petrel that is found in the northwest Pacific Ocean. Its secretive habits, remote breeding colonies and limited range have resulted in few studies and many aspects of the species' biology are poorly known.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma hypoleuca |
| Species Codes | bonpet, BOPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bonin Petrel belong to?
The Bonin Petrel (Pterodroma hypoleuca) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Bonin Petrel?
The Bonin petrel or nunulu is a seabird in the family Procellariidae. It is a small gadfly petrel that is found in the northwest Pacific Ocean. Its secretive habits, remote breeding colonies and limited range have resulted in few studies and many aspects of the species' biology are poorly known....
Where can I report a Bonin Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Bonin Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bonpet, or on iNaturalist.
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