About the MacGillivray's Prion
MacGillivray's prion is a species of small petrel in the Southern Ocean. It is found on Roche Quille, off Saint Paul Island and on Gough Island in the Tristan da Cunha group, south-central Atlantic Ocean. It was formerly present on Amsterdam Island in the central South Indian Ocean. The population on Saint Paul Island has been increasing since the 1990s eradication of introduced rats and rabbits, but is still likely smaller than the original size.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pachyptila macgillivrayi |
| Species Codes | salpri3, MAPR |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the MacGillivray's Prion belong to?
The MacGillivray's Prion (Pachyptila macgillivrayi) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the MacGillivray's Prion?
The MacGillivray's Prion is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the MacGillivray's Prion?
MacGillivray's prion is a species of small petrel in the Southern Ocean. It is found on Roche Quille, off Saint Paul Island and on Gough Island in the Tristan da Cunha group, south-central Atlantic Ocean. It was formerly present on Amsterdam Island in the central South Indian Ocean. The population o...
Where can I report a MacGillivray's Prion sighting?
You can log sightings of MacGillivray's Prion on eBird (ebird.org) using species code salpri3, or on iNaturalist.
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