About the Bulwer's Petrel
Bulwer's petrel is a small petrel in the family Procellariidae that is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is named after the English naturalist James Bulwer.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Bulweria bulwerii |
| Species Codes | bulpet, BUPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bulwer's Petrel belong to?
The Bulwer's Petrel (Bulweria bulwerii) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Bulwer's Petrel?
Bulwer's petrel is a small petrel in the family Procellariidae that is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is named after the English naturalist James Bulwer....
Where can I report a Bulwer's Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Bulwer's Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bulpet, or on iNaturalist.
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