About the White-chinned Petrel
The white-chinned petrel also known as the Cape hen and shoemaker, is a large petrel in the family Procellariidae. It ranges around the Southern Ocean as far north as southern Australia, Peru and Namibia, and breeds colonially on scattered islands. The white-chinned petrel was formerly considered to be conspecific with the spectacled petrel.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Procellaria aequinoctialis |
| Species Codes | whcpet1, WCPE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-chinned Petrel belong to?
The White-chinned Petrel (Procellaria aequinoctialis) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-chinned Petrel?
The White-chinned Petrel is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-chinned Petrel?
The white-chinned petrel also known as the Cape hen and shoemaker, is a large petrel in the family Procellariidae. It ranges around the Southern Ocean as far north as southern Australia, Peru and Namibia, and breeds colonially on scattered islands. The white-chinned petrel was formerly considered to...
Where can I report a White-chinned Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of White-chinned Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcpet1, or on iNaturalist.
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