About the Chatham Islands Petrel
The Chatham Islands petrel, also known as the Chatham petrel or ranguru (Māori), is a medium-sized, grey, white and black gadfly petrel. It only breeds on the Chatham Islands, New Zealand, and until recently was restricted to the 218-hectare Rangatira or South-East Island.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma axillaris |
| Species Codes | chapet1, CIPE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chatham Islands Petrel belong to?
The Chatham Islands Petrel (Pterodroma axillaris) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chatham Islands Petrel?
The Chatham Islands Petrel is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chatham Islands Petrel?
The Chatham Islands petrel, also known as the Chatham petrel or ranguru (Māori), is a medium-sized, grey, white and black gadfly petrel. It only breeds on the Chatham Islands, New Zealand, and until recently was restricted to the 218-hectare Rangatira or South-East Island....
Where can I report a Chatham Islands Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Chatham Islands Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chapet1, or on iNaturalist.
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