About the Hawaiian Petrel
The Hawaiian petrel or ʻuaʻu is a large, dark grey-brown and white petrel that is endemic to Hawaiʻi.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma sandwichensis |
| Species Codes | hawpet1, HAPE |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hawaiian Petrel belong to?
The Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Hawaiian Petrel?
The Hawaiian Petrel is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Hawaiian Petrel?
The Hawaiian petrel or ʻuaʻu is a large, dark grey-brown and white petrel that is endemic to Hawaiʻi....
Where can I report a Hawaiian Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Hawaiian Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hawpet1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
100
Species in Family
170
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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