About the New Zealand Storm-Petrel
The New Zealand storm petrel is a small seabird of the family Oceanitidae endemic to New Zealand. Thought to be extinct since 1850, a series of sightings from 2003 to the present indicated the presence of a previously unknown colony. The population of New Zealand storm petrels has been estimated to be less than 2000.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Southern Storm-Petrels (Oceanitidae) |
| Species | Fregetta maoriana |
| Species Codes | nezstp1, NZSP |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Zealand Storm-Petrel belong to?
The New Zealand Storm-Petrel (Fregetta maoriana) belongs to the Southern Storm-Petrels family (Oceanitidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the New Zealand Storm-Petrel?
The New Zealand Storm-Petrel is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the New Zealand Storm-Petrel?
The New Zealand storm petrel is a small seabird of the family Oceanitidae endemic to New Zealand. Thought to be extinct since 1850, a series of sightings from 2003 to the present indicated the presence of a previously unknown colony. The population of New Zealand storm petrels has been estimated to ...
Where can I report a New Zealand Storm-Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of New Zealand Storm-Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nezstp1, or on iNaturalist.
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