About the Parkinson's Petrel
The black petrel, also called Parkinson's petrel, is a medium-sized, black-plumaged petrel, the smallest of the Procellaria. The species is an endemic breeder of New Zealand, breeding only on Great Barrier Island and Little Barrier Island, off the North Island. At sea it disperses as far as Australia and Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Procellaria parkinsoni |
| Species Codes | parpet1, PAPE, BLPE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Parkinson's Petrel belong to?
The Parkinson's Petrel (Procellaria parkinsoni) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Parkinson's Petrel?
The Parkinson's Petrel is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Parkinson's Petrel?
The black petrel, also called Parkinson's petrel, is a medium-sized, black-plumaged petrel, the smallest of the Procellaria. The species is an endemic breeder of New Zealand, breeding only on Great Barrier Island and Little Barrier Island, off the North Island. At sea it disperses as far as Australi...
Where can I report a Parkinson's Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Parkinson's Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code parpet1, or on iNaturalist.
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