About the Spectacled Petrel
The spectacled petrel is a rare seabird that nests only on the high western plateau of Inaccessible Island in the South Atlantic Tristan da Cunha group. It is one of the largest petrels that nests in burrows. This species was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the white-chinned petrel.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Procellaria conspicillata |
| Species Codes | spepet1, SPPE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spectacled Petrel belong to?
The Spectacled Petrel (Procellaria conspicillata) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Spectacled Petrel?
The Spectacled Petrel is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Spectacled Petrel?
The spectacled petrel is a rare seabird that nests only on the high western plateau of Inaccessible Island in the South Atlantic Tristan da Cunha group. It is one of the largest petrels that nests in burrows. This species was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the white-chinned petrel....
Where can I report a Spectacled Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Spectacled Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spepet1, or on iNaturalist.
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