About the Magenta Petrel
The magenta petrel, or Chatham Island tāiko, is a small seabird in the gadfly petrel genus, Pterodroma. Found exclusively on Chatham Island, New Zealand, it is one of the rarest birds in the world, believed to be extinct for over 100 years before its rediscovery in the 1970s.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma magentae |
| Species Codes | magpet1, CITA, MAPE |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Magenta Petrel belong to?
The Magenta Petrel (Pterodroma magentae) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Magenta Petrel?
The Magenta Petrel is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Magenta Petrel?
The magenta petrel, or Chatham Island tāiko, is a small seabird in the gadfly petrel genus, Pterodroma. Found exclusively on Chatham Island, New Zealand, it is one of the rarest birds in the world, believed to be extinct for over 100 years before its rediscovery in the 1970s....
Where can I report a Magenta Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Magenta Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code magpet1, or on iNaturalist.
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