About the Jamaican Petrel
The Jamaican petrel is a small possibly extinct seabird in the gadfly petrel genus, Pterodroma. It is related to the black-capped petrel.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma caribbaea |
| Species Codes | bkcpet2, JPET, JAPE |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jamaican Petrel belong to?
The Jamaican Petrel (Pterodroma caribbaea) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Jamaican Petrel?
The Jamaican Petrel is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Jamaican Petrel?
The Jamaican petrel is a small possibly extinct seabird in the gadfly petrel genus, Pterodroma. It is related to the black-capped petrel....
Where can I report a Jamaican Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Jamaican Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkcpet2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
100
Species in Family
CR
IUCN Status
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