About the Providence Petrel
The providence petrel is a large and heavy build gadfly petrel that nests in two locations in the Tasman Sea: Lord Howe Island and Philip Island.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma solandri |
| Species Codes | solpet1, PRPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Providence Petrel belong to?
The Providence Petrel (Pterodroma solandri) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Providence Petrel?
The providence petrel is a large and heavy build gadfly petrel that nests in two locations in the Tasman Sea: Lord Howe Island and Philip Island....
Where can I report a Providence Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Providence Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code solpet1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
100
Species in Family
326
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