About the Polynesian Storm-Petrel
The Polynesian storm petrel is a species of seabird in the family Oceanitidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Nesofregetta. This species is markedly polymorphic, consisting of several subspecies. At one time the light-colored variety were even considered a species on their own. However, subspecies are not generally accepted today.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Southern Storm-Petrels (Oceanitidae) |
| Species | Nesofregetta fuliginosa |
| Species Codes | pospet1, PSPE, POSP |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Polynesian Storm-Petrel belong to?
The Polynesian Storm-Petrel (Nesofregetta fuliginosa) belongs to the Southern Storm-Petrels family (Oceanitidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Polynesian Storm-Petrel?
The Polynesian Storm-Petrel is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Polynesian Storm-Petrel?
The Polynesian storm petrel is a species of seabird in the family Oceanitidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Nesofregetta. This species is markedly polymorphic, consisting of several subspecies. At one time the light-colored variety were even considered a species on their own. However, ...
Where can I report a Polynesian Storm-Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Polynesian Storm-Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pospet1, or on iNaturalist.
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