About the Snow Petrel
The snow petrel is the only member of the genus Pagodroma. It is one of only three birds that have been seen at the Geographic South Pole, along with the Antarctic petrel and the south polar skua, which has the most southerly breeding sites of any bird, inland in Antarctica.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pagodroma nivea |
| Species Codes | snopet1, SNPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Snow Petrel belong to?
The Snow Petrel (Pagodroma nivea) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Snow Petrel?
The snow petrel is the only member of the genus Pagodroma. It is one of only three birds that have been seen at the Geographic South Pole, along with the Antarctic petrel and the south polar skua, which has the most southerly breeding sites of any bird, inland in Antarctica....
Where can I report a Snow Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Snow Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code snopet1, or on iNaturalist.
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