About the Murphy's Petrel
Murphy's petrel is a species of seabird and a member of the gadfly petrels. The bird is 38–41 cm length, with a 97 cm wingspan, and weighs about 360 g. Its plumage is all dark sooty-grey, except for a pale chin, and pinkish legs; it does not exhibit sexual dimorphism. It was described by Robert Cushman Murphy in 1949, which is the source of the species' common name.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma ultima |
| Species Codes | murpet, MUPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Murphy's Petrel belong to?
The Murphy's Petrel (Pterodroma ultima) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Murphy's Petrel?
Murphy's petrel is a species of seabird and a member of the gadfly petrels. The bird is 38–41 cm length, with a 97 cm wingspan, and weighs about 360 g. Its plumage is all dark sooty-grey, except for a pale chin, and pinkish legs; it does not exhibit sexual dimorphism. It was described by Robert Cush...
Where can I report a Murphy's Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Murphy's Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code murpet, or on iNaturalist.
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