About the Mascarene Petrel
The Mascarene petrel is a medium-sized, dark petrel.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pseudobulweria aterrima |
| Species Codes | maspet1, MAPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mascarene Petrel belong to?
The Mascarene Petrel (Pseudobulweria aterrima) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Mascarene Petrel?
The Mascarene petrel is a medium-sized, dark petrel....
Where can I report a Mascarene Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Mascarene Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code maspet1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
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