About the Great-winged Petrel
The Great-winged Petrel (Pterodroma macroptera) is a species of bird in the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), within the order Procellariiformes. This family contains 100 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code grwpet3 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma macroptera |
| Species Codes | grwpet3, GWPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great-winged Petrel belong to?
The Great-winged Petrel (Pterodroma macroptera) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Great-winged Petrel?
The Great-winged Petrel is a member of the Shearwaters and Petrels family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Great-winged Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Great-winged Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grwpet3, or on iNaturalist.