About the Peruvian Diving-Petrel
The Peruvian diving petrel is a small seabird that feeds in offshore waters in the Humboldt Current off Peru and Chile.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pelecanoides garnotii |
| Species Codes | pedpet1, PDPE, PEDP |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Peruvian Diving-Petrel belong to?
The Peruvian Diving-Petrel (Pelecanoides garnotii) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Peruvian Diving-Petrel?
The Peruvian Diving-Petrel is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Peruvian Diving-Petrel?
The Peruvian diving petrel is a small seabird that feeds in offshore waters in the Humboldt Current off Peru and Chile....
Where can I report a Peruvian Diving-Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Peruvian Diving-Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pedpet1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
100
Species in Family
261
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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