About the Phoenix Petrel
The Phoenix petrel is a medium-sized tropical seabird, measuring up to 35 cm (1.15 ft) long, with a wingspan of 83 cm (2.72 ft). It has a dark brown upperparts plumage, white below and whitish throat. The sexes are similar.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma alba |
| Species Codes | phopet1, PHPE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Phoenix Petrel belong to?
The Phoenix Petrel (Pterodroma alba) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Phoenix Petrel?
The Phoenix Petrel is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Phoenix Petrel?
The Phoenix petrel is a medium-sized tropical seabird, measuring up to 35 cm (1.15 ft) long, with a wingspan of 83 cm (2.72 ft). It has a dark brown upperparts plumage, white below and whitish throat. The sexes are similar....
Where can I report a Phoenix Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Phoenix Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phopet1, or on iNaturalist.
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