About the Cook's Petrel
Cook's petrel or tītī (Māori), blue-footed petrel, is a Procellariiform seabird endemic to New Zealand. It is a member of the gadfly petrels and part of the subgenus Cookilaria Bonaparte, 1856, which includes the very similar Stejneger's petrel.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma cookii |
| Species Codes | coopet, COPE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cook's Petrel belong to?
The Cook's Petrel (Pterodroma cookii) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Cook's Petrel?
The Cook's Petrel is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Cook's Petrel?
Cook's petrel or tītī (Māori), blue-footed petrel, is a Procellariiform seabird endemic to New Zealand. It is a member of the gadfly petrels and part of the subgenus Cookilaria Bonaparte, 1856, which includes the very similar Stejneger's petrel....
Where can I report a Cook's Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Cook's Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code coopet, or on iNaturalist.
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