About the Least Storm-Petrel
The least storm petrel is a small seabird of the storm petrel family Hydrobatidae. It is 13–15 cm in length, with a wingspan of 32 cm. It is the smallest member of the order Procellariiformes. It was formerly defined in the genus Oceanodroma before that genus was synonymized with Hydrobates.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Northern Storm-Petrels (Hydrobatidae) |
| Species | Hydrobates microsoma |
| Species Codes | lsspet, LSTP, LESP, LSPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Least Storm-Petrel belong to?
The Least Storm-Petrel (Hydrobates microsoma) belongs to the Northern Storm-Petrels family (Hydrobatidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Least Storm-Petrel?
The least storm petrel is a small seabird of the storm petrel family Hydrobatidae. It is 13–15 cm in length, with a wingspan of 32 cm. It is the smallest member of the order Procellariiformes. It was formerly defined in the genus Oceanodroma before that genus was synonymized with Hydrobates....
Where can I report a Least Storm-Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Least Storm-Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lsspet, or on iNaturalist.
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