About the White-necked Petrel
The white-necked petrel, also known as the white-naped petrel, is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. During the non-breeding season it occurs throughout a large part of the Pacific, but it is only known to breed on Macauley Island in New Zealand's Kermadec Islands and the Australian territory of Norfolk Island and Phillip Island. It formerly bred on Raoul Island, but has now been extirpated from this locality due to predation by rats and cats. Reports of breeding on Merelava, Vanuatu, are more likely to be the very similar Vanuatu petrel, P. occulta, which some consider to be a subspecies of the white-necked petrel. The IUCN rating as vulnerable is for the "combined" species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma cervicalis |
| Species Codes | whnpet, WNPE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-necked Petrel belong to?
The White-necked Petrel (Pterodroma cervicalis) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-necked Petrel?
The White-necked Petrel is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-necked Petrel?
The white-necked petrel, also known as the white-naped petrel, is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae. During the non-breeding season it occurs throughout a large part of the Pacific, but it is only known to breed on Macauley Island in New Zealand's Kermadec Islands and the Australian ...
Where can I report a White-necked Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of White-necked Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whnpet, or on iNaturalist.
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