About the Salvin's Prion
Salvin's prion, also known as the medium-billed prion, is a species of seabird in the petrel family Procellariidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pachyptila salvini |
| Species Codes | salpri2, SAPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Salvin's Prion belong to?
The Salvin's Prion (Pachyptila salvini) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Salvin's Prion?
Salvin's prion, also known as the medium-billed prion, is a species of seabird in the petrel family Procellariidae....
Where can I report a Salvin's Prion sighting?
You can log sightings of Salvin's Prion on eBird (ebird.org) using species code salpri2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
100
Species in Family
187
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