About the Small St. Helena Petrel
Olson's petrel, also known as the small Saint Helena petrel or the Saint Helena Bulwer's petrel, is an extinct species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. It was endemic to Saint Helena.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Bulweria bifax |
| Species Codes | sshpet1, SSHP, OLPE |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Small St. Helena Petrel belong to?
The Small St. Helena Petrel (Bulweria bifax) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Small St. Helena Petrel?
Olson's petrel, also known as the small Saint Helena petrel or the Saint Helena Bulwer's petrel, is an extinct species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. It was endemic to Saint Helena....
Where can I report a Small St. Helena Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Small St. Helena Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sshpet1, or on iNaturalist.
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