About the Monteiro's Storm-Petrel
Monteiro's storm petrel is a seabird species from the storm petrel family, Hydrobatidae. The cryptic species was once considered to be conspecific with the band-rumped storm petrel. The species is endemic to the Azores.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Northern Storm-Petrels (Hydrobatidae) |
| Species | Hydrobates monteiroi |
| Species Codes | monstp1, MOSP, MSPE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Monteiro's Storm-Petrel belong to?
The Monteiro's Storm-Petrel (Hydrobates monteiroi) belongs to the Northern Storm-Petrels family (Hydrobatidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Monteiro's Storm-Petrel?
The Monteiro's Storm-Petrel is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Monteiro's Storm-Petrel?
Monteiro's storm petrel is a seabird species from the storm petrel family, Hydrobatidae. The cryptic species was once considered to be conspecific with the band-rumped storm petrel. The species is endemic to the Azores....
Where can I report a Monteiro's Storm-Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Monteiro's Storm-Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code monstp1, or on iNaturalist.
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