About the Soft-plumaged Petrel
The soft-plumaged petrel is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma mollis |
| Species Codes | soppet1, SPPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Soft-plumaged Petrel belong to?
The Soft-plumaged Petrel (Pterodroma mollis) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Soft-plumaged Petrel?
The soft-plumaged petrel is a species of seabird in the family Procellariidae....
Where can I report a Soft-plumaged Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Soft-plumaged Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soppet1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Procellariiformes
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
100
Species in Family
426
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