About the Gray Petrel
The grey petrel, also called the gray petrel, brown petrel, pediunker or grey shearwater, is a species of seabird in the Procellariidae, or petrel family. It is pelagic and occurs in the open seas of the Southern Hemisphere, mainly between 32°S and 58°S.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Procellaria cinerea |
| Species Codes | grapet, GRPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray Petrel belong to?
The Gray Petrel (Procellaria cinerea) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Gray Petrel?
The grey petrel, also called the gray petrel, brown petrel, pediunker or grey shearwater, is a species of seabird in the Procellariidae, or petrel family. It is pelagic and occurs in the open seas of the Southern Hemisphere, mainly between 32°S and 58°S....
Where can I report a Gray Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grapet, or on iNaturalist.
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