About the Gould's Petrel
Gould's petrel is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. The common name commemorates the English ornithologist and bird artist John Gould (1804–1881).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma leucoptera |
| Species Codes | goupet1, GOPE, WWPE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gould's Petrel belong to?
The Gould's Petrel (Pterodroma leucoptera) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Gould's Petrel?
The Gould's Petrel is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Gould's Petrel?
Gould's petrel is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. The common name commemorates the English ornithologist and bird artist John Gould (1804–1881)....
Where can I report a Gould's Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Gould's Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code goupet1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
100
Species in Family
79
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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