About the Magellanic Diving-Petrel
The Magellanic diving petrel is a species of diving petrel, one of five very similar, small, auk-like petrels found exclusively in the southern oceans. It is one of the smaller species of diving petrels, though size differences are seemingly indistinguishable between species unless seen up close. It is probably the least known of all five species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pelecanoides magellani |
| Species Codes | madpet1, MDPE, MADP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Magellanic Diving-Petrel belong to?
The Magellanic Diving-Petrel (Pelecanoides magellani) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Magellanic Diving-Petrel?
The Magellanic diving petrel is a species of diving petrel, one of five very similar, small, auk-like petrels found exclusively in the southern oceans. It is one of the smaller species of diving petrels, though size differences are seemingly indistinguishable between species unless seen up close. It...
Where can I report a Magellanic Diving-Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Magellanic Diving-Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code madpet1, or on iNaturalist.
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