About the Desertas Petrel
The Desertas petrel is a small seabird in the gadfly petrel genus which breeds on Bugio Island in the Desertas off Madeira.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma deserta |
| Species Codes | feapet2, FEPE, DEPE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Desertas Petrel belong to?
The Desertas Petrel (Pterodroma deserta) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Desertas Petrel?
The Desertas Petrel is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Desertas Petrel?
The Desertas petrel is a small seabird in the gadfly petrel genus which breeds on Bugio Island in the Desertas off Madeira....
Where can I report a Desertas Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Desertas Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code feapet2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
100
Species in Family
59
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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