About the Juan Fernandez Petrel
The Juan Fernández petrel is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. It nests on a single island off the coast of Chile, in the Juan Fernández Archipelago. It was previously classified as a subspecies of the white-necked petrel, which is found in tropical waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma externa |
| Species Codes | jufpet, JFPE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Juan Fernandez Petrel belong to?
The Juan Fernandez Petrel (Pterodroma externa) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Juan Fernandez Petrel?
The Juan Fernandez Petrel is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Juan Fernandez Petrel?
The Juan Fernández petrel is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. It nests on a single island off the coast of Chile, in the Juan Fernández Archipelago. It was previously classified as a subspecies of the white-necked petrel, which is found in tropical waters of the Pacific and Indian ...
Where can I report a Juan Fernandez Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Juan Fernandez Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jufpet, or on iNaturalist.
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