About the Stejneger's Petrel
Stejneger's petrel is a species of seabird belonging to the family Procellaridae, the gadfly petrels, shearwaters and related species. This species is found in the tropical and subtropical Pacific Ocean, although as a breeding bird it is restricted to the Juan Fernandez Islands of Chile.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) |
| Species | Pterodroma longirostris |
| Species Codes | stepet, STPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Stejneger's Petrel belong to?
The Stejneger's Petrel (Pterodroma longirostris) belongs to the Shearwaters and Petrels family (Procellariidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Stejneger's Petrel?
Stejneger's petrel is a species of seabird belonging to the family Procellaridae, the gadfly petrels, shearwaters and related species. This species is found in the tropical and subtropical Pacific Ocean, although as a breeding bird it is restricted to the Juan Fernandez Islands of Chile....
Where can I report a Stejneger's Petrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Stejneger's Petrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stepet, or on iNaturalist.
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