About the Antarctic Prion
The Antarctic prion also known as the dove prion, or totorore in Māori, is the largest of the prions, a genus of small petrels of the Southern Ocean.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pachyptila desolata |
| Species Codes | dovpri1, ANPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Antarctic Prion belong to?
The Antarctic Prion (Pachyptila desolata) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Antarctic Prion?
The Antarctic prion also known as the dove prion, or totorore in Māori, is the largest of the prions, a genus of small petrels of the Southern Ocean....
Where can I report a Antarctic Prion sighting?
You can log sightings of Antarctic Prion on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dovpri1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
100
Species in Family
955
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