About the Large St. Helena Petrel
The Saint Helena petrel, also known as the Saint Helena gadfly petrel or large Saint Helena petrel, is an extinct species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. It was endemic to the island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. It most likely became extinct after overpredation by people, soon after the island's discovery in 1502. DNA results place it within the group of Atlantic Pterodroma species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma rupinarum |
| Species Codes | lshpet1, LSHP, SHPE |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Large St. Helena Petrel belong to?
The Large St. Helena Petrel (Pterodroma rupinarum) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Large St. Helena Petrel?
The Saint Helena petrel, also known as the Saint Helena gadfly petrel or large Saint Helena petrel, is an extinct species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. It was endemic to the island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. It most likely became extinct after overpredation by people, so...
Where can I report a Large St. Helena Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Large St. Helena Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lshpet1, or on iNaturalist.