About the White-faced Storm-Petrel
The white-faced storm petrel, also known as white-faced petrel or frigate petrel, is a small seabird of the austral storm petrel family Oceanitidae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Pelagodroma. It is widely distributed across the northern and southern hemisphere, especially around the coastal and open ocean waters of southern Australia, New Zealand, Tristan da Cunha, Cabo Verde, the Canary islands and the Selvagens islands.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Southern Storm-Petrels (Oceanitidae) |
| Species | Pelagodroma marina |
| Species Codes | wfspet, WFSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-faced Storm-Petrel belong to?
The White-faced Storm-Petrel (Pelagodroma marina) belongs to the Southern Storm-Petrels family (Oceanitidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the White-faced Storm-Petrel?
The white-faced storm petrel, also known as white-faced petrel or frigate petrel, is a small seabird of the austral storm petrel family Oceanitidae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Pelagodroma. It is widely distributed across the northern and southern hemisphere, especially around the c...
Where can I report a White-faced Storm-Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of White-faced Storm-Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wfspet, or on iNaturalist.
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