About the Persian Shearwater
The Persian shearwater is a seabird in the family Procellariidae formerly lumped in with Audubon's shearwater.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Puffinus persicus |
| Species Codes | pershe1, PESH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Persian Shearwater belong to?
The Persian Shearwater (Puffinus persicus) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Persian Shearwater?
The Persian shearwater is a seabird in the family Procellariidae formerly lumped in with Audubon's shearwater....
Where can I report a Persian Shearwater sighting?
You can log sightings of Persian Shearwater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pershe1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
100
Species in Family
52
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