About the Northern Giant-Petrel
The northern giant petrel, also known as Hall's giant petrel, is a large, predatory seabird of the southern oceans. Its range overlaps broadly with the range of the related southern giant petrel, albeit slightly further to the north.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Macronectes halli |
| Species Codes | norgip1, NOGP, NGPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Giant-Petrel belong to?
The Northern Giant-Petrel (Macronectes halli) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Northern Giant-Petrel?
The northern giant petrel, also known as Hall's giant petrel, is a large, predatory seabird of the southern oceans. Its range overlaps broadly with the range of the related southern giant petrel, albeit slightly further to the north....
Where can I report a Northern Giant-Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Giant-Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code norgip1, or on iNaturalist.
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