About the Black Storm-Petrel
The black storm petrel is a small seabird of the storm petrel family Hydrobatidae. It is 23 cm in length, with a wingspan of 46–51 cm.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Northern Storm-Petrels (Hydrobatidae) |
| Species | Hydrobates melania |
| Species Codes | bkspet, BLSP, BSPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Storm-Petrel belong to?
The Black Storm-Petrel (Hydrobates melania) belongs to the Northern Storm-Petrels family (Hydrobatidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Black Storm-Petrel?
The black storm petrel is a small seabird of the storm petrel family Hydrobatidae. It is 23 cm in length, with a wingspan of 46–51 cm....
Where can I report a Black Storm-Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Storm-Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkspet, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Northern Storm-Petrels 18 species
More Birds in Order Procellariiformes
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
18
Species in Family
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