About the Peruvian Diving-Petrel
The Peruvian Diving-Petrel (Pelecanoides garnotii) is a species of bird in the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), within the order Procellariiformes. This family contains 100 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code pedpet1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pelecanoides garnotii |
| Species Codes | pedpet1, PEDP, PDPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Peruvian Diving-Petrel belong to?
The Peruvian Diving-Petrel (Pelecanoides garnotii) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Peruvian Diving-Petrel?
The Peruvian Diving-Petrel is a member of the Shearwaters and Petrels family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Peruvian Diving-Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Peruvian Diving-Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pedpet1, or on iNaturalist.